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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,990.68, 346,375.26 and 143,560.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,990.68, 346,375.26 and 143,560.92 is: 198,118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,990.68 : 346,375.26 = 143,560.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,990.68/346,375.26 = 143,560.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,990.68x = 346,375.26 × 143,560.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,990.68x = 49,725,950,990.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,725,950,990.84/250,990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,118.71

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