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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,447.92, 345,617.32 and 135,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,447.92, 345,617.32 and 135,729.84 is: 187,306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,447.92 : 345,617.32 = 135,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,447.92/345,617.32 = 135,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,447.92x = 345,617.32 × 135,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,447.92x = 46,910,583,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,910,583,544.83/250,447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,306.74

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