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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,746.66, 346,024.14 and 140,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,746.66, 346,024.14 and 140,363.76 is: 193,698.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,746.66 : 346,024.14 = 140,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,746.66/346,024.14 = 140,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,746.66x = 346,024.14 × 140,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,746.66x = 48,569,249,341.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,569,249,341.17/250,746.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,698.49

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