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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,181.13, 375,179.43 and 108,032.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,181.13, 375,179.43 and 108,032.97 is: 162,009.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,181.13 : 375,179.43 = 108,032.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,181.13/375,179.43 = 108,032.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,181.13x = 375,179.43 × 108,032.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,181.13x = 40,531,748,105.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,531,748,105.81/250,181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,009.61

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