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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,516.48, 345,711.48 and 135,794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,516.48, 345,711.48 and 135,794.68 is: 187,395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,516.48 : 345,711.48 = 135,794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,516.48/345,711.48 = 135,794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,516.48x = 345,711.48 × 135,794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,516.48x = 46,945,779,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,945,779,798.93/250,516.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,395.97

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