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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,432.44, 345,607.92 and 143,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,432.44, 345,607.92 and 143,011.08 is: 197,361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,432.44 : 345,607.92 = 143,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,432.44/345,607.92 = 143,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,432.44x = 345,607.92 × 143,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,432.44x = 49,425,761,895.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,425,761,895.75/250,432.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,361.66

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