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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,667.91, 347,316.67 and 144,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,667.91, 347,316.67 and 144,244.84 is: 199,066.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,667.91 : 347,316.67 = 144,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,667.91/347,316.67 = 144,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,667.91x = 347,316.67 × 144,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,667.91x = 50,098,637,493.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,098,637,493.48/251,667.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,066.45

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