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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,085.59, 375,115.02 and 70,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,085.59, 375,115.02 and 70,183.24 is: 105,271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,085.59 : 375,115.02 = 70,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,085.59/375,115.02 = 70,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,085.59x = 375,115.02 × 70,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,085.59x = 26,326,786,275.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,326,786,275.29/250,085.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,271.11

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