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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,076.08, 374,308.68 and 164,757.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,076.08, 374,308.68 and 164,757.38 is: 246,605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,076.08 : 374,308.68 = 164,757.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,076.08/374,308.68 = 164,757.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,076.08x = 374,308.68 × 164,757.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,076.08x = 61,670,117,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,670,117,428.06/250,076.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,605.42

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