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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,729.02, 346,003.92 and 136,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,729.02, 346,003.92 and 136,007.34 is: 187,688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,729.02 : 346,003.92 = 136,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,729.02/346,003.92 = 136,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,729.02x = 346,003.92 × 136,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,729.02x = 47,059,072,788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,059,072,788.77/250,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,688.98

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