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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,510.44, 345,703.68 and 137,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,510.44, 345,703.68 and 137,333.28 is: 189,519.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,510.44 : 345,703.68 = 137,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,510.44/345,703.68 = 137,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,510.44x = 345,703.68 × 137,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,510.44x = 47,476,620,282.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,476,620,282.47/250,510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,519.53

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