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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,123.55, 375,089.64 and 123,720.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,123.55, 375,089.64 and 123,720.41 is: 185,533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,123.55 : 375,089.64 = 123,720.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,123.55/375,089.64 = 123,720.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,123.55x = 375,089.64 × 123,720.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,123.55x = 46,406,244,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,406,244,521.33/250,123.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,533.29

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