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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,992.22, 346,367.35 and 136,268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,992.22, 346,367.35 and 136,268.59 is: 188,049.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,992.22 : 346,367.35 = 136,268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,992.22/346,367.35 = 136,268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,992.22x = 346,367.35 × 136,268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,992.22x = 47,198,989,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,198,989,199.95/250,992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,049.61

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