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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,778.49, 352,975.02 and 141,054.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,778.49, 352,975.02 and 141,054.29 is: 194,655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,778.49 : 352,975.02 = 141,054.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,778.49/352,975.02 = 141,054.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,778.49x = 352,975.02 × 141,054.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,778.49x = 49,788,640,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,788,640,833.84/255,778.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,655.31

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