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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,048.20, 345,070.62 and 141,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,048.20, 345,070.62 and 141,158.28 is: 194,800.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,048.20 : 345,070.62 = 141,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,048.20/345,070.62 = 141,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,048.20x = 345,070.62 × 141,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,048.20x = 48,709,575,197.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,709,575,197.73/250,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,800.74

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