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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,179.13, 375,176.43 and 108,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,179.13, 375,176.43 and 108,030.97 is: 162,006.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,179.13 : 375,176.43 = 108,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,179.13/375,176.43 = 108,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,179.13x = 375,176.43 × 108,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,179.13x = 40,530,672,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,530,672,316.48/250,179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,006.61

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