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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,274.69, 345,379.49 and 135,553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,274.69, 345,379.49 and 135,553.58 is: 187,064.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,274.69 : 345,379.49 = 135,553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,274.69/345,379.49 = 135,553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,274.69x = 345,379.49 × 135,553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,274.69x = 46,817,423,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,817,423,923.41/250,274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,064.16

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