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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,470.48, 345,663.41 and 148,556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,470.48, 345,663.41 and 148,556.28 is: 205,016.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,470.48 : 345,663.41 = 148,556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,470.48/345,663.41 = 148,556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,470.48x = 345,663.41 × 148,556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,470.48x = 51,350,469,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,350,469,578.93/250,470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,016.05

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