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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,788.58, 346,087.29 and 137,613.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,788.58, 346,087.29 and 137,613.22 is: 189,905.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,788.58 : 346,087.29 = 137,613.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,788.58/346,087.29 = 137,613.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,788.58x = 346,087.29 × 137,613.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,788.58x = 47,626,186,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,626,186,377.97/250,788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,905.72

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