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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,224.52, 345,315.54 and 137,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,224.52, 345,315.54 and 137,046.28 is: 189,126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,224.52 : 345,315.54 = 137,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,224.52/345,315.54 = 137,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,224.52x = 345,315.54 × 137,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,224.52x = 47,324,210,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,324,210,183.19/250,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,126.99

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