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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,266.62, 345,398.28 and 141,375.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,266.62, 345,398.28 and 141,375.55 is: 195,115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,266.62 : 345,398.28 = 141,375.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,266.62/345,398.28 = 141,375.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,266.62x = 345,398.28 × 141,375.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,266.62x = 48,830,871,804.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,830,871,804.05/250,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,115.40

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