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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,133.73, 353,484.77 and 148,737.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,133.73, 353,484.77 and 148,737.45 is: 205,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,133.73 : 353,484.77 = 148,737.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,133.73/353,484.77 = 148,737.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,133.73x = 353,484.77 × 148,737.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,133.73x = 52,576,422,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,576,422,559.95/256,133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,269.42

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