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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,833.70, 346,151.10 and 143,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,833.70, 346,151.10 and 143,406.64 is: 197,901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,833.70 : 346,151.10 = 143,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,833.70/346,151.10 = 143,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,833.70x = 346,151.10 × 143,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,833.70x = 49,640,366,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,640,366,183.30/250,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,901.50

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