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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,577.64, 345,790.98 and 135,849.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,577.64, 345,790.98 and 135,849.96 is: 187,469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,577.64 : 345,790.98 = 135,849.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,577.64/345,790.98 = 135,849.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,577.64x = 345,790.98 × 135,849.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,577.64x = 46,975,690,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,975,690,801.36/250,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,469.60

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