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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,550.73, 345,774.15 and 148,636.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,550.73, 345,774.15 and 148,636.53 is: 205,126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,550.73 : 345,774.15 = 148,636.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,550.73/345,774.15 = 148,636.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,550.73x = 345,774.15 × 148,636.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,550.73x = 51,394,669,819.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,394,669,819.70/250,550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,126.80

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