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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,909.01, 346,096.95 and 148,862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,909.01, 346,096.95 and 148,862.24 is: 205,336.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,909.01 : 346,096.95 = 148,862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,909.01/346,096.95 = 148,862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,909.01x = 346,096.95 × 148,862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,909.01x = 51,520,765,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,520,765,503.68/250,909.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,336.45

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