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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,086.72, 345,119.72 and 136,909.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,086.72, 345,119.72 and 136,909.48 is: 188,935.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,086.72 : 345,119.72 = 136,909.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,086.72/345,119.72 = 136,909.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,086.72x = 345,119.72 × 136,909.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,086.72x = 47,250,161,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250,161,402.95/250,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,935.11

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