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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,165.48, 374,777.37 and 123,657.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,165.48, 374,777.37 and 123,657.64 is: 185,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,165.48 : 374,777.37 = 123,657.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,165.48/374,777.37 = 123,657.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,165.48x = 374,777.37 × 123,657.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,165.48x = 46,344,084,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,344,084,162.66/250,165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,253.72

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