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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,484.60, 374,890.28 and 148,953.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,484.60, 374,890.28 and 148,953.13 is: 222,932.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,484.60 : 374,890.28 = 148,953.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,484.60/374,890.28 = 148,953.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,484.60x = 374,890.28 × 148,953.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,484.60x = 55,841,078,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,841,078,930.59/250,484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,932.18

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