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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,789.58, 346,088.67 and 137,614.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,789.58, 346,088.67 and 137,614.22 is: 189,907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,789.58 : 346,088.67 = 137,614.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,789.58/346,088.67 = 137,614.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,789.58x = 346,088.67 × 137,614.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,789.58x = 47,626,722,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,626,722,372.89/250,789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,907.10

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