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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,464.04, 345,646.40 and 137,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,464.04, 345,646.40 and 137,293 is: 189,467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,464.04 : 345,646.40 = 137,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,464.04/345,646.40 = 137,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,464.04x = 345,646.40 × 137,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,464.04x = 47,454,831,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,454,831,195.20/250,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,467.64

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