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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,003.90, 375,125.22 and 116,864.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,003.90, 375,125.22 and 116,864.82 is: 175,353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,003.90 : 375,125.22 = 116,864.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,003.90/375,125.22 = 116,864.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,003.90x = 375,125.22 × 116,864.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,003.90x = 43,838,941,312.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,838,941,312.76/250,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,353.03

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