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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,880.40, 346,217.54 and 136,160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,880.40, 346,217.54 and 136,160.03 is: 187,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,880.40 : 346,217.54 = 136,160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,880.40/346,217.54 = 136,160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,880.40x = 346,217.54 × 136,160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,880.40x = 47,140,990,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,140,990,632.93/250,880.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,902.25

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