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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,276.72, 345,379.79 and 135,552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,276.72, 345,379.79 and 135,552.70 is: 187,061.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,276.72 : 345,379.79 = 135,552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,276.72/345,379.79 = 135,552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,276.72x = 345,379.79 × 135,552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,276.72x = 46,817,163,059.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,817,163,059.93/250,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,061.60

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