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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,766.82, 346,064.58 and 137,589.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,766.82, 346,064.58 and 137,589.54 is: 189,877.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,766.82 : 346,064.58 = 137,589.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,766.82/346,064.58 = 137,589.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,766.82x = 346,064.58 × 137,589.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,766.82x = 47,614,866,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,614,866,372.49/250,766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,877.06

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