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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,014.65, 345,021.13 and 135,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,014.65, 345,021.13 and 135,293.28 is: 186,705.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,014.65 : 345,021.13 = 135,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,014.65/345,021.13 = 135,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,014.65x = 345,021.13 × 135,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,014.65x = 46,679,039,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,679,039,670.54/250,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,705.22

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