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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,774.24, 352,960.72 and 141,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,774.24, 352,960.72 and 141,052.82 is: 194,648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,774.24 : 352,960.72 = 141,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,774.24/352,960.72 = 141,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,774.24x = 352,960.72 × 141,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,774.24x = 49,786,104,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,786,104,905.23/255,774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,648.63

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