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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,425.20, 345,524.78 and 148,474.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,425.20, 345,524.78 and 148,474.55 is: 204,858.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,425.20 : 345,524.78 = 148,474.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,425.20/345,524.78 = 148,474.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,425.20x = 345,524.78 × 148,474.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,425.20x = 51,301,633,754.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,301,633,754.35/250,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,858.12

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