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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,055.43, 345,076.65 and 142,622.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,055.43, 345,076.65 and 142,622.70 is: 196,819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,055.43 : 345,076.65 = 142,622.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,055.43/345,076.65 = 142,622.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,055.43x = 345,076.65 × 142,622.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,055.43x = 49,215,763,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,215,763,529.96/250,055.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,819.42

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