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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,063.36, 345,248.40 and 223,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,063.36, 345,248.40 and 223,159.66 is: 308,103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,063.36 : 345,248.40 = 223,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,063.36/345,248.40 = 223,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,063.36x = 345,248.40 × 223,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,063.36x = 77,045,515,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,045,515,559.54/250,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,103.98

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