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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,958.84, 347,004.41 and 246,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,958.84, 347,004.41 and 246,902.72 is: 341,395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,958.84 : 347,004.41 = 246,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,958.84/347,004.41 = 246,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,958.84x = 347,004.41 × 246,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,958.84x = 85,676,329,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,676,329,711.46/250,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,395.95

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