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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,902.53, 346,245.98 and 148,948.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,902.53, 346,245.98 and 148,948.44 is: 205,549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,902.53 : 346,245.98 = 148,948.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,902.53/346,245.98 = 148,948.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,902.53x = 346,245.98 × 148,948.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,902.53x = 51,572,798,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,572,798,577.27/250,902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,549.14

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