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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,211.52, 345,297.60 and 137,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,211.52, 345,297.60 and 137,033.28 is: 189,109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,211.52 : 345,297.60 = 137,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,211.52/345,297.60 = 137,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,211.52x = 345,297.60 × 137,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,211.52x = 47,317,262,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,317,262,704.13/250,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,109.05

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