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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,769.51, 346,061.88 and 143,341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,769.51, 346,061.88 and 143,341.85 is: 197,811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,769.51 : 346,061.88 = 143,341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,769.51/346,061.88 = 143,341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,769.51x = 346,061.88 × 143,341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,769.51x = 49,605,150,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,605,150,093.68/250,769.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,811.73

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