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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,055.48, 375,042.78 and 92,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,055.48, 375,042.78 and 92,358.20 is: 138,522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,055.48 : 375,042.78 = 92,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,055.48/375,042.78 = 92,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,055.48x = 375,042.78 × 92,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,055.48x = 34,638,276,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,638,276,083.80/250,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,522.36

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