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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,542.93, 345,763.37 and 148,628.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,542.93, 345,763.37 and 148,628.73 is: 205,116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,542.93 : 345,763.37 = 148,628.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,542.93/345,763.37 = 148,628.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,542.93x = 345,763.37 × 148,628.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,542.93x = 51,390,370,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,390,370,563.62/250,542.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,116.03

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