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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,425.32, 345,586.14 and 135,704.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,425.32, 345,586.14 and 135,704.41 is: 187,271.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,425.32 : 345,586.14 = 135,704.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,425.32/345,586.14 = 135,704.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,425.32x = 345,586.14 × 135,704.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,425.32x = 46,897,563,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,897,563,232.88/250,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,271.65

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