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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,882.52, 346,205.24 and 148,912.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,882.52, 346,205.24 and 148,912.43 is: 205,491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,882.52 : 346,205.24 = 148,912.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,882.52/346,205.24 = 148,912.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,882.52x = 346,205.24 × 148,912.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,882.52x = 51,554,263,567.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,554,263,567.13/250,882.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,491.65

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