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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,084.74, 345,116.94 and 136,907.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,084.74, 345,116.94 and 136,907.48 is: 188,932.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,084.74 : 345,116.94 = 136,907.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,084.74/345,116.94 = 136,907.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,084.74x = 345,116.94 × 136,907.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,084.74x = 47,249,090,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,249,090,560.71/250,084.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,932.32

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