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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,898.85, 346,082.93 and 148,852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,898.85, 346,082.93 and 148,852.08 is: 205,322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,898.85 : 346,082.93 = 148,852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,898.85/346,082.93 = 148,852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,898.85x = 346,082.93 × 148,852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,898.85x = 51,515,163,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,515,163,982.99/250,898.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,322.44

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