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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,895.60, 346,078.45 and 148,848.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,895.60, 346,078.45 and 148,848.83 is: 205,317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,895.60 : 346,078.45 = 148,848.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,895.60/346,078.45 = 148,848.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,895.60x = 346,078.45 × 148,848.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,895.60x = 51,513,372,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,513,372,370.71/250,895.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,317.96

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