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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,036.28, 375,168.27 and 105,981.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,036.28, 375,168.27 and 105,981.59 is: 159,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,036.28 : 375,168.27 = 105,981.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,036.28/375,168.27 = 105,981.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,036.28x = 375,168.27 × 105,981.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,036.28x = 39,760,927,896.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,760,927,896.31/250,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,020.64

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