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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,808.20, 352,922.76 and 148,319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,808.20, 352,922.76 and 148,319.04 is: 204,626.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,808.20 : 352,922.76 = 148,319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,808.20/352,922.76 = 148,319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,808.20x = 352,922.76 × 148,319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,808.20x = 52,345,164,957.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,345,164,957.35/255,808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,626.61

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