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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,191.70, 375,245.33 and 70,235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,191.70, 375,245.33 and 70,235.86 is: 105,341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,191.70 : 375,245.33 = 70,235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,191.70/375,245.33 = 70,235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,191.70x = 375,245.33 × 70,235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,191.70x = 26,355,677,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,355,677,877.83/250,191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,341.93

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