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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,413.48, 345,580.02 and 142,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,413.48, 345,580.02 and 142,984.44 is: 197,323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,413.48 : 345,580.02 = 142,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,413.48/345,580.02 = 142,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,413.48x = 345,580.02 × 142,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,413.48x = 49,412,565,634.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,412,565,634.89/250,413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,323.90

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