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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,017.84, 373,650.72 and 182,690.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,017.84, 373,650.72 and 182,690.03 is: 273,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,017.84 : 373,650.72 = 182,690.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,017.84/373,650.72 = 182,690.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,017.84x = 373,650.72 × 182,690.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,017.84x = 68,262,262,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,262,262,522.99/250,017.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,029.57

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