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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,471.23, 345,664.44 and 148,557.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,471.23, 345,664.44 and 148,557.03 is: 205,017.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,471.23 : 345,664.44 = 148,557.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,471.23/345,664.44 = 148,557.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,471.23x = 345,664.44 × 148,557.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,471.23x = 51,350,882,583.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,350,882,583.01/250,471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,017.09

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