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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,763.14, 376,205.46 and 144,215.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,763.14, 376,205.46 and 144,215.29 is: 216,357.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,763.14 : 376,205.46 = 144,215.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,763.14/376,205.46 = 144,215.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,763.14x = 376,205.46 × 144,215.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,763.14x = 54,254,579,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,254,579,513.48/250,763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,357.87

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