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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,703.93, 347,344.86 and 136,984.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,703.93, 347,344.86 and 136,984.83 is: 189,035.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,703.93 : 347,344.86 = 136,984.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,703.93/347,344.86 = 136,984.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,703.93x = 347,344.86 × 136,984.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,703.93x = 47,580,976,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,580,976,598.47/251,703.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,035.49

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