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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,466.73, 345,658.23 and 148,552.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,466.73, 345,658.23 and 148,552.53 is: 205,010.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,466.73 : 345,658.23 = 148,552.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,466.73/345,658.23 = 148,552.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,466.73x = 345,658.23 × 148,552.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,466.73x = 51,348,404,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,348,404,581.82/250,466.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,010.88

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