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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,821.84, 346,120.92 and 143,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,821.84, 346,120.92 and 143,377.68 is: 197,853.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,821.84 : 346,120.92 = 143,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,821.84/346,120.92 = 143,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,821.84x = 346,120.92 × 143,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,821.84x = 49,626,014,509.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,626,014,509.07/250,821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,853.64

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