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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,099.03, 345,180.29 and 148,181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,099.03, 345,180.29 and 148,181.88 is: 204,516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,099.03 : 345,180.29 = 148,181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,099.03/345,180.29 = 148,181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,099.03x = 345,180.29 × 148,181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,099.03x = 51,149,463,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,149,463,570.24/250,099.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,516.84

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