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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,051.76, 345,072.36 and 136,885.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,051.76, 345,072.36 and 136,885.04 is: 188,901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,051.76 : 345,072.36 = 136,885.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,051.76/345,072.36 = 136,885.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,051.76x = 345,072.36 × 136,885.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,051.76x = 47,235,243,801.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,235,243,801.49/250,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,901.86

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