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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,202.10, 346,654.98 and 138,022.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,202.10, 346,654.98 and 138,022.42 is: 190,468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,202.10 : 346,654.98 = 138,022.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,202.10/346,654.98 = 138,022.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,202.10x = 346,654.98 × 138,022.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,202.10x = 47,846,159,244.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,846,159,244.65/251,202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,468.79

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