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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,946.87, 346,283.66 and 148,954.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,946.87, 346,283.66 and 148,954.91 is: 205,544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,946.87 : 346,283.66 = 148,954.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,946.87/346,283.66 = 148,954.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,946.87x = 346,283.66 × 148,954.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,946.87x = 51,580,648,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,580,648,933.58/250,946.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,544.11

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