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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,844.27, 346,163.30 and 136,119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,844.27, 346,163.30 and 136,119.98 is: 187,844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,844.27 : 346,163.30 = 136,119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,844.27/346,163.30 = 136,119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,844.27x = 346,163.30 × 136,119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,844.27x = 47,119,739,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,119,739,061.32/250,844.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,844.59

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