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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,061.22, 374,712.93 and 165,518.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,061.22, 374,712.93 and 165,518.46 is: 248,026.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,061.22 : 374,712.93 = 165,518.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,061.22/374,712.93 = 165,518.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,061.22x = 374,712.93 × 165,518.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,061.22x = 62,021,907,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,021,907,115.69/250,061.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,026.89

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