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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,322.81, 345,446.24 and 135,602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,322.81, 345,446.24 and 135,602.64 is: 187,132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,322.81 : 345,446.24 = 135,602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,322.81/345,446.24 = 135,602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,322.81x = 345,446.24 × 135,602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,322.81x = 46,843,421,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,843,421,444.06/250,322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,132.06

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