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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,604.64, 345,681.36 and 148,561.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,604.64, 345,681.36 and 148,561.86 is: 204,924.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,604.64 : 345,681.36 = 148,561.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,604.64/345,681.36 = 148,561.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,604.64x = 345,681.36 × 148,561.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,604.64x = 51,355,065,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,355,065,808.93/250,604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,924.64

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