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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,575.46, 345,793.06 and 135,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,575.46, 345,793.06 and 135,853.76 is: 187,477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,575.46 : 345,793.06 = 135,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,575.46/345,793.06 = 135,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,575.46x = 345,793.06 × 135,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,575.46x = 46,977,287,382.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,977,287,382.91/250,575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,477.61

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