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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,989.13, 346,363.07 and 136,265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,989.13, 346,363.07 and 136,265.49 is: 188,045.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,989.13 : 346,363.07 = 136,265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,989.13/346,363.07 = 136,265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,989.13x = 346,363.07 × 136,265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,989.13x = 47,197,335,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,197,335,090.98/250,989.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,045.34

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