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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,765.14, 376,208.46 and 144,217.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,765.14, 376,208.46 and 144,217.29 is: 216,360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,765.14 : 376,208.46 = 144,217.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,765.14/376,208.46 = 144,217.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,765.14x = 376,208.46 × 144,217.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,765.14x = 54,255,764,576.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,255,764,576.27/250,765.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,360.87

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