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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,891.21, 346,218.06 and 136,167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,891.21, 346,218.06 and 136,167.27 is: 187,904.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,891.21 : 346,218.06 = 136,167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,891.21/346,218.06 = 136,167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,891.21x = 346,218.06 × 136,167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,891.21x = 47,143,568,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,143,568,054.90/250,891.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,904.42

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