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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,910.50, 346,099.02 and 148,863.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,910.50, 346,099.02 and 148,863.73 is: 205,338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,910.50 : 346,099.02 = 148,863.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,910.50/346,099.02 = 148,863.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,910.50x = 346,099.02 × 148,863.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,910.50x = 51,521,591,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,521,591,066.54/250,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,338.52

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