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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,016.47, 345,023.64 and 135,295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,016.47, 345,023.64 and 135,295.10 is: 186,707.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,016.47 : 345,023.64 = 135,295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,016.47/345,023.64 = 135,295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,016.47x = 345,023.64 × 135,295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,016.47x = 46,680,007,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,680,007,876.16/250,016.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,707.73

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