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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,086.02, 346,495.47 and 137,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,086.02, 346,495.47 and 137,901.48 is: 190,302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,086.02 : 346,495.47 = 137,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,086.02/346,495.47 = 137,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,086.02x = 346,495.47 × 137,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,086.02x = 47,782,238,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,782,238,126.30/251,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,302.26

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