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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,244.72, 375,315.24 and 92,365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,244.72, 375,315.24 and 92,365.28 is: 138,528.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,244.72 : 375,315.24 = 92,365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,244.72/375,315.24 = 92,365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,244.72x = 375,315.24 × 92,365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,244.72x = 34,666,097,230.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,666,097,230.87/250,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,528.79

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