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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,954.16, 346,164.42 and 148,912.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,954.16, 346,164.42 and 148,912.34 is: 205,408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,954.16 : 346,164.42 = 148,912.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,954.16/346,164.42 = 148,912.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,954.16x = 346,164.42 × 148,912.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,954.16x = 51,548,153,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,548,153,806.94/250,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,408.64

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