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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,373.04, 345,516.48 and 137,199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,373.04, 345,516.48 and 137,199.84 is: 189,336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,373.04 : 345,516.48 = 137,199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,373.04/345,516.48 = 137,199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,373.04x = 345,516.48 × 137,199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,373.04x = 47,404,805,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,805,773.36/250,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,336.70

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