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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,801.08, 346,104.54 and 137,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,801.08, 346,104.54 and 137,625.72 is: 189,922.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,801.08 : 346,104.54 = 137,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,801.08/346,104.54 = 137,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,801.08x = 346,104.54 × 137,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,801.08x = 47,632,886,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,632,886,512.77/250,801.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,922.97

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