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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,960.04, 346,172.82 and 148,918.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,960.04, 346,172.82 and 148,918.40 is: 205,417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,960.04 : 346,172.82 = 148,918.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,960.04/346,172.82 = 148,918.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,960.04x = 346,172.82 × 148,918.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,960.04x = 51,551,502,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,551,502,477.89/250,960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,417.18

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