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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,917.22, 346,332.14 and 155,369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,917.22, 346,332.14 and 155,369.62 is: 214,451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,917.22 : 346,332.14 = 155,369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,917.22/346,332.14 = 155,369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,917.22x = 346,332.14 × 155,369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,917.22x = 53,809,492,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,809,492,985.59/250,917.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,451.18

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