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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,793.04, 346,101.48 and 137,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,793.04, 346,101.48 and 137,623.20 is: 189,923.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,793.04 : 346,101.48 = 137,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,793.04/346,101.48 = 137,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,793.04x = 346,101.48 × 137,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,793.04x = 47,631,593,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,631,593,202.34/250,793.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,923.90

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