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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,375.46, 345,514.41 and 135,650.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,375.46, 345,514.41 and 135,650.90 is: 187,196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,375.46 : 345,514.41 = 135,650.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,375.46/345,514.41 = 135,650.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,375.46x = 345,514.41 × 135,650.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,375.46x = 46,869,341,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,869,341,543.26/250,375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,196.23

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