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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,376.96, 345,516.48 and 135,652.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,376.96, 345,516.48 and 135,652.41 is: 187,198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,376.96 : 345,516.48 = 135,652.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,376.96/345,516.48 = 135,652.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,376.96x = 345,516.48 × 135,652.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,376.96x = 46,870,143,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,870,143,206.72/250,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,198.31

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