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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,795.05, 346,097.15 and 143,367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,795.05, 346,097.15 and 143,367.48 is: 197,847.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,795.05 : 346,097.15 = 143,367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,795.05/346,097.15 = 143,367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,795.05x = 346,097.15 × 143,367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,795.05x = 49,619,075,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,619,075,513.84/250,795.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,847.11

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