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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,974.84, 346,345.54 and 149,020.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,974.84, 346,345.54 and 149,020.66 is: 205,648.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,974.84 : 346,345.54 = 149,020.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,974.84/346,345.54 = 149,020.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,974.84x = 346,345.54 × 149,020.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,974.84x = 51,612,640,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,612,640,958.86/250,974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,648.67

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