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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,367.04, 345,508.20 and 137,193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,367.04, 345,508.20 and 137,193.84 is: 189,328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,367.04 : 345,508.20 = 137,193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,367.04/345,508.20 = 137,193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,367.04x = 345,508.20 × 137,193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,367.04x = 47,401,596,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401,596,709.49/250,367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,328.42

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