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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,013.70, 345,019.82 and 135,292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,013.70, 345,019.82 and 135,292.33 is: 186,703.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,013.70 : 345,019.82 = 135,292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,013.70/345,019.82 = 135,292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,013.70x = 345,019.82 × 135,292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,013.70x = 46,678,536,703.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,678,536,703.34/250,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,703.91

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