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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,794.43, 346,096.29 and 143,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,794.43, 346,096.29 and 143,366.86 is: 197,846.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,794.43 : 346,096.29 = 143,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,794.43/346,096.29 = 143,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,794.43x = 346,096.29 × 143,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,794.43x = 49,618,738,354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,618,738,354.95/250,794.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,846.25

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