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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,014.70, 345,021.20 and 135,293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,014.70, 345,021.20 and 135,293.33 is: 186,705.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,014.70 : 345,021.20 = 135,293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,014.70/345,021.20 = 135,293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,014.70x = 345,021.20 × 135,293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,014.70x = 46,679,067,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,679,067,068.60/250,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,705.29

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