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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,219.08, 345,289.50 and 137,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,219.08, 345,289.50 and 137,039.40 is: 189,107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,219.08 : 345,289.50 = 137,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,219.08/345,289.50 = 137,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,219.08x = 345,289.50 × 137,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,219.08x = 47,318,265,906.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,318,265,906.30/250,219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,107.35

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