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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,468.31, 345,595.20 and 148,448.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,468.31, 345,595.20 and 148,448.81 is: 204,829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,468.31 : 345,595.20 = 148,448.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,468.31/345,595.20 = 148,448.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,468.31x = 345,595.20 × 148,448.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,468.31x = 51,303,196,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,303,196,181.71/250,468.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,829.09

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