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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,501.67, 345,706.58 and 148,587.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,501.67, 345,706.58 and 148,587.47 is: 205,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,501.67 : 345,706.58 = 148,587.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,501.67/345,706.58 = 148,587.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,501.67x = 345,706.58 × 148,587.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,501.67x = 51,367,665,220.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,367,665,220.29/250,501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,059.17

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