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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,774.94, 344,688.67 and 135,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,774.94, 344,688.67 and 135,052.76 is: 186,372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,774.94 : 344,688.67 = 135,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,774.94/344,688.67 = 135,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,774.94x = 344,688.67 × 135,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,774.94x = 46,551,157,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,551,157,254.77/249,774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,372.41

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