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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,310.91, 345,426.99 and 135,586.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,310.91, 345,426.99 and 135,586.89 is: 187,108.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,310.91 : 345,426.99 = 135,586.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,310.91/345,426.99 = 135,586.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,310.91x = 345,426.99 × 135,586.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,310.91x = 46,835,371,296.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,835,371,296.16/250,310.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,108.79

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