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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,173.24, 375,276.56 and 88,048.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,173.24, 375,276.56 and 88,048.04 is: 132,077.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,173.24 : 375,276.56 = 88,048.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,173.24/375,276.56 = 88,048.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,173.24x = 375,276.56 × 88,048.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,173.24x = 33,042,365,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,042,365,565.94/250,173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,077.94

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