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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,779.29, 346,075.43 and 143,351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,779.29, 346,075.43 and 143,351.66 is: 197,825.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,779.29 : 346,075.43 = 143,351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,779.29/346,075.43 = 143,351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,779.29x = 346,075.43 × 143,351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,779.29x = 49,610,484,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,610,484,928.58/250,779.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,825.29

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