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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,725.11, 346,024.31 and 143,274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,725.11, 346,024.31 and 143,274.42 is: 197,732.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,725.11 : 346,024.31 = 143,274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,725.11/346,024.31 = 143,274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,725.11x = 346,024.31 × 143,274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,725.11x = 49,576,431,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,576,431,604.78/250,725.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,732.22

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