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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,362.88, 345,501.44 and 137,192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,362.88, 345,501.44 and 137,192.96 is: 189,326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,362.88 : 345,501.44 = 137,192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,362.88/345,501.44 = 137,192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,362.88x = 345,501.44 × 137,192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,362.88x = 47,400,365,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,400,365,237.86/250,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,326.65

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