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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,064.31, 374,624.90 and 123,557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,064.31, 374,624.90 and 123,557.30 is: 185,102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,064.31 : 374,624.90 = 123,557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,064.31/374,624.90 = 123,557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,064.31x = 374,624.90 × 123,557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,064.31x = 46,287,640,534.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,287,640,534.04/250,064.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,102.94

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