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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,436.08, 345,602.19 and 147,050.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,436.08, 345,602.19 and 147,050.29 is: 202,929.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,436.08 : 345,602.19 = 147,050.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,436.08/345,602.19 = 147,050.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,436.08x = 345,602.19 × 147,050.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,436.08x = 50,820,902,264.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,820,902,264.14/250,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,929.63

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