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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,950.03, 346,298.94 and 143,531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,950.03, 346,298.94 and 143,531.88 is: 198,067.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,950.03 : 346,298.94 = 143,531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,950.03/346,298.94 = 143,531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,950.03x = 346,298.94 × 143,531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,950.03x = 49,704,937,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,704,937,900.21/250,950.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,067.07

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