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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,954.35, 346,164.83 and 148,912.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,954.35, 346,164.83 and 148,912.56 is: 205,409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,954.35 : 346,164.83 = 148,912.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,954.35/346,164.83 = 148,912.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,954.35x = 346,164.83 × 148,912.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,954.35x = 51,548,290,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,548,290,272.70/250,954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,409.03

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