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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,780.64, 346,077.23 and 143,352.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,780.64, 346,077.23 and 143,352.95 is: 197,827.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,780.64 : 346,077.23 = 143,352.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,780.64/346,077.23 = 143,352.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,780.64x = 346,077.23 × 143,352.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,780.64x = 49,611,189,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,611,189,401.18/250,780.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,827.03

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