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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,052.60, 345,081.36 and 136,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,052.60, 345,081.36 and 136,875.44 is: 188,892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,052.60 : 345,081.36 = 136,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,052.60/345,081.36 = 136,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,052.60x = 345,081.36 × 136,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,052.60x = 47,233,162,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,233,162,985.80/250,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,892.91

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