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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,473.36, 344,272.20 and 136,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,473.36, 344,272.20 and 136,298 is: 188,090.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,473.36 : 344,272.20 = 136,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,473.36/344,272.20 = 136,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,473.36x = 344,272.20 × 136,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,473.36x = 46,923,612,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,923,612,315.60/249,473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,090.67

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