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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,763.31, 346,060.55 and 143,347.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,763.31, 346,060.55 and 143,347.59 is: 197,823.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,763.31 : 346,060.55 = 143,347.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,763.31/346,060.55 = 143,347.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,763.31x = 346,060.55 × 143,347.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,763.31x = 49,606,945,836.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,606,945,836.57/250,763.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,823.78

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