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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,982.48, 354,568.56 and 148,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,982.48, 354,568.56 and 148,060.16 is: 204,284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,982.48 : 354,568.56 = 148,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,982.48/354,568.56 = 148,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,982.48x = 354,568.56 × 148,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,982.48x = 52,497,477,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,497,477,724.57/256,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,284.27

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