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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,336.76, 345,462.50 and 135,612.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,336.76, 345,462.50 and 135,612.81 is: 187,144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,336.76 : 345,462.50 = 135,612.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,336.76/345,462.50 = 135,612.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,336.76x = 345,462.50 × 135,612.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,336.76x = 46,849,140,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,849,140,713.66/250,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,144.48

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