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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,113.72, 374,845.14 and 190,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,113.72, 374,845.14 and 190,731 is: 285,848.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,113.72 : 374,845.14 = 190,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,113.72/374,845.14 = 190,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,113.72x = 374,845.14 × 190,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,113.72x = 71,494,588,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,494,588,397.34/250,113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,848.33

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