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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,539.67, 345,758.88 and 148,625.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,539.67, 345,758.88 and 148,625.47 is: 205,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,539.67 : 345,758.88 = 148,625.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,539.67/345,758.88 = 148,625.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,539.67x = 345,758.88 × 148,625.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,539.67x = 51,388,575,739.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,388,575,739.62/250,539.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,111.53

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