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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,094.16, 374,540.60 and 143,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,094.16, 374,540.60 and 143,154 is: 214,387.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,094.16 : 374,540.60 = 143,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,094.16/374,540.60 = 143,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,094.16x = 374,540.60 × 143,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,094.16x = 53,616,985,052.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,616,985,052.40/250,094.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,387.19

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