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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,484.76, 345,683.07 and 148,570.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,484.76, 345,683.07 and 148,570.56 is: 205,035.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,484.76 : 345,683.07 = 148,570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,484.76/345,683.07 = 148,570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,484.76x = 345,683.07 × 148,570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,484.76x = 51,358,327,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,358,327,292.42/250,484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,035.74

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