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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,248.52, 345,347.46 and 137,063.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,248.52, 345,347.46 and 137,063.98 is: 189,150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,248.52 : 345,347.46 = 137,063.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,248.52/345,347.46 = 137,063.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,248.52x = 345,347.46 × 137,063.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,248.52x = 47,334,697,350.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,334,697,350.49/250,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,150.76

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