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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,245.65, 375,148.46 and 130,049.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,245.65, 375,148.46 and 130,049.55 is: 194,959.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,245.65 : 375,148.46 = 130,049.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,245.65/375,148.46 = 130,049.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,245.65x = 375,148.46 × 130,049.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,245.65x = 48,787,888,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,787,888,731.32/250,245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,959.99

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