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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,794.39, 346,096.24 and 143,366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,794.39, 346,096.24 and 143,366.83 is: 197,846.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,794.39 : 346,096.24 = 143,366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,794.39/346,096.24 = 143,366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,794.39x = 346,096.24 × 143,366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,794.39x = 49,618,719,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,618,719,580.06/250,794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,846.21

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