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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,618.96, 345,822.27 and 143,195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,618.96, 345,822.27 and 143,195.95 is: 197,592.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,618.96 : 345,822.27 = 143,195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,618.96/345,822.27 = 143,195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,618.96x = 345,822.27 × 143,195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,618.96x = 49,520,348,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520,348,483.81/250,618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,592.19

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