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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,234.80, 375,352.20 and 92,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,234.80, 375,352.20 and 92,430.60 is: 138,645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,234.80 : 375,352.20 = 92,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,234.80/375,352.20 = 92,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,234.80x = 375,352.20 × 92,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,234.80x = 34,694,029,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,694,029,057.32/250,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,645.90

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