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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,032.42, 375,195.24 and 92,370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,032.42, 375,195.24 and 92,370.78 is: 138,610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,032.42 : 375,195.24 = 92,370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,032.42/375,195.24 = 92,370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,032.42x = 375,195.24 × 92,370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,032.42x = 34,657,076,971.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657,076,971.09/250,032.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,610.33

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