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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,503.40, 345,707.94 and 137,330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,503.40, 345,707.94 and 137,330.92 is: 189,523.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,503.40 : 345,707.94 = 137,330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,503.40/345,707.94 = 137,330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,503.40x = 345,707.94 × 137,330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,503.40x = 47,476,389,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,476,389,451.50/250,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,523.93

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