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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,953.10, 346,163.10 and 148,911.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,953.10, 346,163.10 and 148,911.31 is: 205,407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,953.10 : 346,163.10 = 148,911.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,953.10/346,163.10 = 148,911.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,953.10x = 346,163.10 × 148,911.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,953.10x = 51,547,600,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,547,600,694.66/250,953.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,407.31

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