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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,814.61, 346,101.26 and 148,822.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,814.61, 346,101.26 and 148,822.52 is: 205,361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,814.61 : 346,101.26 = 148,822.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,814.61/346,101.26 = 148,822.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,814.61x = 346,101.26 × 148,822.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,814.61x = 51,507,659,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,507,659,213.76/250,814.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,361.48

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