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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,994.52, 346,350.96 and 143,547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,994.52, 346,350.96 and 143,547.30 is: 198,082.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,994.52 : 346,350.96 = 143,547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,994.52/346,350.96 = 143,547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,994.52x = 346,350.96 × 143,547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,994.52x = 49,717,745,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,717,745,160.41/250,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,082.99

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