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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,301.58, 345,416.52 and 135,581.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,301.58, 345,416.52 and 135,581.47 is: 187,102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,301.58 : 345,416.52 = 135,581.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,301.58/345,416.52 = 135,581.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,301.58x = 345,416.52 × 135,581.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,301.58x = 46,832,079,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,832,079,543.88/250,301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,102.61

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