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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,851.40, 376,277.10 and 144,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,851.40, 376,277.10 and 144,563.20 is: 216,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,851.40 : 376,277.10 = 144,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,851.40/376,277.10 = 144,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,851.40x = 376,277.10 × 144,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,851.40x = 54,395,821,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,395,821,662.72/250,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,844.80

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