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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,959.34, 347,005.09 and 246,903.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,959.34, 347,005.09 and 246,903.21 is: 341,396.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,959.34 : 347,005.09 = 246,903.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,959.34/347,005.09 = 246,903.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,959.34x = 347,005.09 × 246,903.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,959.34x = 85,676,670,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,676,670,607.34/250,959.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,396.62

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