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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,719.88, 346,055.17 and 153,946.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,719.88, 346,055.17 and 153,946.92 is: 212,484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,719.88 : 346,055.17 = 153,946.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,719.88/346,055.17 = 153,946.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,719.88x = 346,055.17 × 153,946.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,719.88x = 53,274,126,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,274,126,745.09/250,719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,484.66

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