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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,173.14, 375,257.34 and 108,118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,173.14, 375,257.34 and 108,118.85 is: 162,177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,173.14 : 375,257.34 = 108,118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,173.14/375,257.34 = 108,118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,173.14x = 375,257.34 × 108,118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,173.14x = 40,572,390,178.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,572,390,178.57/250,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,177.25

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