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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,438.24, 346,964.16 and 148,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,438.24, 346,964.16 and 148,056.08 is: 204,305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,438.24 : 346,964.16 = 148,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,438.24/346,964.16 = 148,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,438.24x = 346,964.16 × 148,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,438.24x = 51,370,153,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,370,153,430.09/251,438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,305.25

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