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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,670.57, 348,645.66 and 145,219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,670.57, 348,645.66 and 145,219.85 is: 200,380.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,670.57 : 348,645.66 = 145,219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,670.57/348,645.66 = 145,219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,670.57x = 348,645.66 × 145,219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,670.57x = 50,630,270,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,630,270,448.35/252,670.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,380.56

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