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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,744.50, 346,033.49 and 137,567.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,744.50, 346,033.49 and 137,567.25 is: 189,846.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,744.50 : 346,033.49 = 137,567.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,744.50/346,033.49 = 137,567.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,744.50x = 346,033.49 × 137,567.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,744.50x = 47,602,874,939.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,602,874,939.37/250,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,846.14

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