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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,049.76, 345,069.60 and 136,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,049.76, 345,069.60 and 136,883.04 is: 188,899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,049.76 : 345,069.60 = 136,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,049.76/345,069.60 = 136,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,049.76x = 345,069.60 × 136,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,049.76x = 47,234,175,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,234,175,859.58/250,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,899.10

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