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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,822.60, 346,112.30 and 148,830.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,822.60, 346,112.30 and 148,830.48 is: 205,372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,822.60 : 346,112.30 = 148,830.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,822.60/346,112.30 = 148,830.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,822.60x = 346,112.30 × 148,830.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,822.60x = 51,512,061,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,512,061,412.90/250,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,372.49

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