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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,534.74, 345,752.08 and 148,620.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,534.74, 345,752.08 and 148,620.54 is: 205,104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,534.74 : 345,752.08 = 148,620.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,534.74/345,752.08 = 148,620.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,534.74x = 345,752.08 × 148,620.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,534.74x = 51,385,860,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,385,860,835.72/250,534.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,104.73

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