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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,793.20, 352,902.06 and 148,304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,793.20, 352,902.06 and 148,304.04 is: 204,605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,793.20 : 352,902.06 = 148,304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,793.20/352,902.06 = 148,304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,793.20x = 352,902.06 × 148,304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,793.20x = 52,336,801,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,336,801,222.32/255,793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,605.91

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