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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,752.22, 346,061.49 and 143,301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,752.22, 346,061.49 and 143,301.26 is: 197,769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,752.22 : 346,061.49 = 143,301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,752.22/346,061.49 = 143,301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,752.22x = 346,061.49 × 143,301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,752.22x = 49,591,047,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,591,047,554.48/250,752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,769.13

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