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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,228.20, 375,344.73 and 200,183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,228.20, 375,344.73 and 200,183.97 is: 300,277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,228.20 : 375,344.73 = 200,183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,228.20/375,344.73 = 200,183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,228.20x = 375,344.73 × 200,183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,228.20x = 75,137,998,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,137,998,169.98/250,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,277.90

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