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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,625.67, 347,253.02 and 144,216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,625.67, 347,253.02 and 144,216.48 is: 199,024.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,625.67 : 347,253.02 = 144,216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,625.67/347,253.02 = 144,216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,625.67x = 347,253.02 × 144,216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,625.67x = 50,079,608,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,079,608,213.77/251,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,024.24

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