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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,775.76, 346,092.24 and 137,620.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,775.76, 346,092.24 and 137,620.36 is: 189,928.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,775.76 : 346,092.24 = 137,620.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,775.76/346,092.24 = 137,620.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,775.76x = 346,092.24 × 137,620.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,775.76x = 47,629,338,662.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,629,338,662.01/250,775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,928.00

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