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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,796.93, 346,099.73 and 143,369.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,796.93, 346,099.73 and 143,369.37 is: 197,849.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,796.93 : 346,099.73 = 143,369.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,796.93/346,099.73 = 143,369.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,796.93x = 346,099.73 × 143,369.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,796.93x = 49,620,099,530.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,620,099,530.42/250,796.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,849.71

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