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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,906.25, 346,093.16 and 148,859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,906.25, 346,093.16 and 148,859.48 is: 205,332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,906.25 : 346,093.16 = 148,859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,906.25/346,093.16 = 148,859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,906.25x = 346,093.16 × 148,859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,906.25x = 51,519,247,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,519,247,950.09/250,906.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,332.66

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