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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,787.19, 346,086.27 and 143,359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,787.19, 346,086.27 and 143,359.53 is: 197,836.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,787.19 : 346,086.27 = 143,359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,787.19/346,086.27 = 143,359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,787.19x = 346,086.27 × 143,359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,787.19x = 49,614,765,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,614,765,006.65/250,787.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,836.12

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