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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,157.59, 345,214.94 and 135,433.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,157.59, 345,214.94 and 135,433.19 is: 186,896.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,157.59 : 345,214.94 = 135,433.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,157.59/345,214.94 = 135,433.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,157.59x = 345,214.94 × 135,433.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,157.59x = 46,753,560,155.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,753,560,155.72/250,157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,896.43

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