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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,946.88, 375,928.20 and 145,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,946.88, 375,928.20 and 145,544.44 is: 218,031.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,946.88 : 375,928.20 = 145,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,946.88/375,928.20 = 145,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,946.88x = 375,928.20 × 145,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,946.88x = 54,714,259,349.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,714,259,349.21/250,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,031.24

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