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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,271.93, 345,373.48 and 135,547.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,271.93, 345,373.48 and 135,547.93 is: 187,055.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,271.93 : 345,373.48 = 135,547.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,271.93/345,373.48 = 135,547.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,271.93x = 345,373.48 × 135,547.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,271.93x = 46,814,660,892.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,814,660,892.05/250,271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,055.18

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