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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,117.53, 373,807.51 and 144,010.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,117.53, 373,807.51 and 144,010.31 is: 216,091.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,117.53 : 373,807.51 = 144,010.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,117.53/373,807.51 = 144,010.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,117.53x = 373,807.51 × 144,010.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,117.53x = 53,832,133,166.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,832,133,166.36/249,117.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,091.31

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