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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,766.14, 376,209.96 and 144,218.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,766.14, 376,209.96 and 144,218.29 is: 216,362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,766.14 : 376,209.96 = 144,218.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,766.14/376,209.96 = 144,218.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,766.14x = 376,209.96 × 144,218.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,766.14x = 54,256,357,112.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,256,357,112.17/250,766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,362.37

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