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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,877.64, 346,098.24 and 148,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,877.64, 346,098.24 and 148,907.40 is: 205,425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,877.64 : 346,098.24 = 148,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,877.64/346,098.24 = 148,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,877.64x = 346,098.24 × 148,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,877.64x = 51,536,589,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,536,589,062.98/250,877.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,425.20

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