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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,117.52, 374,966.01 and 202,614.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,117.52, 374,966.01 and 202,614.81 is: 303,751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,117.52 : 374,966.01 = 202,614.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,117.52/374,966.01 = 202,614.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,117.52x = 374,966.01 × 202,614.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,117.52x = 75,973,666,872.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,973,666,872.61/250,117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,751.89

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