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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,448.64, 375,554.04 and 145,299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,448.64, 375,554.04 and 145,299.84 is: 217,880.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,448.64 : 375,554.04 = 145,299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,448.64/375,554.04 = 145,299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,448.64x = 375,554.04 × 145,299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,448.64x = 54,567,941,923.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,567,941,923.35/250,448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,880.77

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