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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,399.46, 345,560.10 and 137,222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,399.46, 345,560.10 and 137,222.22 is: 189,371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,399.46 : 345,560.10 = 137,222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,399.46/345,560.10 = 137,222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,399.46x = 345,560.10 × 137,222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,399.46x = 47,418,524,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,418,524,065.42/250,399.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,371.51

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