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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,945.97, 346,301.12 and 137,767.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,945.97, 346,301.12 and 137,767.91 is: 190,117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,945.97 : 346,301.12 = 137,767.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,945.97/346,301.12 = 137,767.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,945.97x = 346,301.12 × 137,767.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,945.97x = 47,709,180,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,709,180,145.97/250,945.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,117.34

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