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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,212.12, 345,301.02 and 137,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,212.12, 345,301.02 and 137,041.08 is: 189,121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,212.12 : 345,301.02 = 137,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,212.12/345,301.02 = 137,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,212.12x = 345,301.02 × 137,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,212.12x = 47,320,424,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,320,424,705.90/250,212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,121.23

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