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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,790.80, 346,091.34 and 143,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,790.80, 346,091.34 and 143,363.20 is: 197,841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,790.80 : 346,091.34 = 143,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,790.80/346,091.34 = 143,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,790.80x = 346,091.34 × 143,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,790.80x = 49,616,761,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,616,761,994.69/250,790.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,841.24

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