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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,682.92, 345,986.58 and 148,764.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,682.92, 345,986.58 and 148,764.60 is: 205,321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,682.92 : 345,986.58 = 148,764.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,682.92/345,986.58 = 148,764.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,682.92x = 345,986.58 × 148,764.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,682.92x = 51,470,555,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,470,555,179.07/250,682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,321.35

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