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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,349.62, 345,482.03 and 135,631.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,349.62, 345,482.03 and 135,631.16 is: 187,170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,349.62 : 345,482.03 = 135,631.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,349.62/345,482.03 = 135,631.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,349.62x = 345,482.03 × 135,631.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,349.62x = 46,858,127,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,858,127,099.72/250,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,170.76

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