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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,202.52, 375,478.74 and 110,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,202.52, 375,478.74 and 110,059.32 is: 165,165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,202.52 : 375,478.74 = 110,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,202.52/375,478.74 = 110,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,202.52x = 375,478.74 × 110,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,202.52x = 41,324,934,798.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,324,934,798.86/250,202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,165.94

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