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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,704.84, 345,970.80 and 137,526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,704.84, 345,970.80 and 137,526.84 is: 189,786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,704.84 : 345,970.80 = 137,526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,704.84/345,970.80 = 137,526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,704.84x = 345,970.80 × 137,526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,704.84x = 47,580,270,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,580,270,856.27/250,704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,786.01

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