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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,050.76, 345,070.98 and 136,884.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,050.76, 345,070.98 and 136,884.04 is: 188,900.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,050.76 : 345,070.98 = 136,884.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,050.76/345,070.98 = 136,884.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,050.76x = 345,070.98 × 136,884.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,050.76x = 47,234,709,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,234,709,829.16/250,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,900.48

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