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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,225.13, 345,310.70 and 137,047.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,225.13, 345,310.70 and 137,047.88 is: 189,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,225.13 : 345,310.70 = 137,047.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,225.13/345,310.70 = 137,047.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,225.13x = 345,310.70 × 137,047.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,225.13x = 47,324,099,554.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,324,099,554.35/250,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,126.08

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