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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,669.44, 348,644.11 and 145,218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,669.44, 348,644.11 and 145,218.73 is: 200,379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,669.44 : 348,644.11 = 145,218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,669.44/348,644.11 = 145,218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,669.44x = 348,644.11 × 145,218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,669.44x = 50,629,652,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,629,652,769.91/252,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,379.01

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