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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,069.45, 374,828.96 and 123,522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,069.45, 374,828.96 and 123,522.34 is: 185,147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,069.45 : 374,828.96 = 123,522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,069.45/374,828.96 = 123,522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,069.45x = 374,828.96 × 123,522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,069.45x = 46,299,749,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,299,749,610.70/250,069.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,147.57

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