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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,900.71, 346,245.54 and 136,180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,900.71, 346,245.54 and 136,180.29 is: 187,930.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,900.71 : 346,245.54 = 136,180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,900.71/346,245.54 = 136,180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,900.71x = 346,245.54 × 136,180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,900.71x = 47,151,818,048.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,151,818,048.41/250,900.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,930.19

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