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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,955.28, 346,306.19 and 143,537.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,955.28, 346,306.19 and 143,537.13 is: 198,074.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,955.28 : 346,306.19 = 143,537.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,955.28/346,306.19 = 143,537.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,955.28x = 346,306.19 × 143,537.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,955.28x = 49,707,795,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,707,795,896.15/250,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,074.32

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