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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,755.66, 346,036.56 and 140,372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,755.66, 346,036.56 and 140,372.76 is: 193,710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,755.66 : 346,036.56 = 140,372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,755.66/346,036.56 = 140,372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,755.66x = 346,036.56 × 140,372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,755.66x = 48,574,106,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,574,106,988.11/250,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,710.91

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