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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,159.86, 375,242.13 and 63,171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,159.86, 375,242.13 and 63,171.18 is: 94,757.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,159.86 : 375,242.13 = 63,171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,159.86/375,242.13 = 63,171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,159.86x = 375,242.13 × 63,171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,159.86x = 23,704,488,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,704,488,137.81/250,159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,757.36

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