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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,845.93, 346,167.62 and 143,418.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,845.93, 346,167.62 and 143,418.22 is: 197,917.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,845.93 : 346,167.62 = 143,418.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,845.93/346,167.62 = 143,418.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,845.93x = 346,167.62 × 143,418.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,845.93x = 49,646,742,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,646,742,837.34/250,845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,917.27

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