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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,271.13, 375,145.57 and 123,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,271.13, 375,145.57 and 123,832.46 is: 185,619.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,271.13 : 375,145.57 = 123,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,271.13/375,145.57 = 123,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,271.13x = 375,145.57 × 123,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,271.13x = 46,455,199,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,455,199,419.49/250,271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,619.49

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