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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,012.71, 345,025.80 and 136,835.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,012.71, 345,025.80 and 136,835.46 is: 188,837.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,012.71 : 345,025.80 = 136,835.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,012.71/345,025.80 = 136,835.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,012.71x = 345,025.80 × 136,835.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,012.71x = 47,211,764,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,211,764,054.87/250,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,837.46

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