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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,162.20, 345,223.26 and 136,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,162.20, 345,223.26 and 136,983.96 is: 189,037.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,162.20 : 345,223.26 = 136,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,162.20/345,223.26 = 136,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,162.20x = 345,223.26 × 136,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,162.20x = 47,290,049,238.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,290,049,238.91/250,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,037.55

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