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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,539.73, 345,758.97 and 148,625.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,539.73, 345,758.97 and 148,625.53 is: 205,111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,539.73 : 345,758.97 = 148,625.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,539.73/345,758.97 = 148,625.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,539.73x = 345,758.97 × 148,625.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,539.73x = 51,388,610,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,388,610,168.50/250,539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,111.62

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