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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,867.44, 346,197.06 and 137,697.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,867.44, 346,197.06 and 137,697.48 is: 190,022.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,867.44 : 346,197.06 = 137,697.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,867.44/346,197.06 = 137,697.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,867.44x = 346,197.06 × 137,697.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,867.44x = 47,670,462,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,670,462,745.41/250,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,022.52

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