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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,848.98, 346,169.77 and 136,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,848.98, 346,169.77 and 136,124.72 is: 187,851.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,848.98 : 346,169.77 = 136,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,848.98/346,169.77 = 136,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,848.98x = 346,169.77 × 136,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,848.98x = 47,122,263,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,122,263,538.83/250,848.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,851.13

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