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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,871.44, 346,202.58 and 137,701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,871.44, 346,202.58 and 137,701.48 is: 190,028.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,871.44 : 346,202.58 = 137,701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,871.44/346,202.58 = 137,701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,871.44x = 346,202.58 × 137,701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,871.44x = 47,672,607,645.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,672,607,645.82/250,871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,028.04

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