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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,247.88, 375,151.86 and 130,051.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,247.88, 375,151.86 and 130,051.80 is: 194,963.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,247.88 : 375,151.86 = 130,051.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,247.88/375,151.86 = 130,051.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,247.88x = 375,151.86 × 130,051.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,247.88x = 48,789,174,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,789,174,666.35/250,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,963.39

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