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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,097.37, 345,177.99 and 148,180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,097.37, 345,177.99 and 148,180.21 is: 204,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,097.37 : 345,177.99 = 148,180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,097.37/345,177.99 = 148,180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,097.37x = 345,177.99 × 148,180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,097.37x = 51,148,546,182.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,148,546,182.63/250,097.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,514.53

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