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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,963.34, 346,177.26 and 148,921.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,963.34, 346,177.26 and 148,921.56 is: 205,421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,963.34 : 346,177.26 = 148,921.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,963.34/346,177.26 = 148,921.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,963.34x = 346,177.26 × 148,921.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,963.34x = 51,553,257,595.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,553,257,595.73/250,963.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,421.47

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