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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,380.54, 345,513.87 and 137,200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,380.54, 345,513.87 and 137,200.86 is: 189,331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,380.54 : 345,513.87 = 137,200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,380.54/345,513.87 = 137,200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,380.54x = 345,513.87 × 137,200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,380.54x = 47,404,800,105.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,800,105.93/250,380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,331.01

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