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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,762.16, 352,954.46 and 141,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,762.16, 352,954.46 and 141,044.90 is: 194,643.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,762.16 : 352,954.46 = 141,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,762.16/352,954.46 = 141,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,762.16x = 352,954.46 × 141,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,762.16x = 49,782,425,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,782,425,103.09/255,762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,643.44

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