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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,047.98, 345,063.54 and 135,324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,047.98, 345,063.54 and 135,324.14 is: 186,745.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,047.98 : 345,063.54 = 135,324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,047.98/345,063.54 = 135,324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,047.98x = 345,063.54 × 135,324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,047.98x = 46,695,425,578.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,695,425,578.00/250,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,745.86

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