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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,454.68, 345,623.70 and 137,277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,454.68, 345,623.70 and 137,277.64 is: 189,441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,454.68 : 345,623.70 = 137,277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,454.68/345,623.70 = 137,277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,454.68x = 345,623.70 × 137,277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,454.68x = 47,446,405,864.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446,405,864.07/250,454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,441.08

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