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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,063.22, 374,715.92 and 165,520.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,063.22, 374,715.92 and 165,520.46 is: 248,029.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,063.22 : 374,715.92 = 165,520.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,063.22/374,715.92 = 165,520.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,063.22x = 374,715.92 × 165,520.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,063.22x = 62,023,151,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,023,151,447.72/250,063.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,029.88

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