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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,446.72, 345,415.14 and 220,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,446.72, 345,415.14 and 220,167.84 is: 303,654.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,446.72 : 345,415.14 = 220,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,446.72/345,415.14 = 220,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,446.72x = 345,415.14 × 220,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,446.72x = 76,049,305,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,049,305,277.10/250,446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,654.63

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