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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,218.60, 375,285.66 and 70,262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,218.60, 375,285.66 and 70,262.76 is: 105,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,218.60 : 375,285.66 = 70,262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,218.60/375,285.66 = 70,262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,218.60x = 375,285.66 × 70,262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,218.60x = 26,368,606,260.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368,606,260.02/250,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,382.28

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