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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,904.52, 346,244.49 and 137,727.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,904.52, 346,244.49 and 137,727.27 is: 190,061.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,904.52 : 346,244.49 = 137,727.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,904.52/346,244.49 = 137,727.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,904.52x = 346,244.49 × 137,727.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,904.52x = 47,687,308,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,687,308,360.24/250,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,061.58

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