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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,261.48, 345,367.50 and 141,357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,261.48, 345,367.50 and 141,357.16 is: 195,076.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,261.48 : 345,367.50 = 141,357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,261.48/345,367.50 = 141,357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,261.48x = 345,367.50 × 141,357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,261.48x = 48,820,168,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,820,168,956.30/250,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,076.64

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