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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,985.90, 346,351.06 and 155,490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,985.90, 346,351.06 and 155,490.54 is: 214,571.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,985.90 : 346,351.06 = 155,490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,985.90/346,351.06 = 155,490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,985.90x = 346,351.06 × 155,490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,985.90x = 53,854,313,348.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,854,313,348.97/250,985.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,571.07

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