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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,273.29, 375,147.36 and 117,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,273.29, 375,147.36 and 117,041.25 is: 175,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,273.29 : 375,147.36 = 117,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,273.29/375,147.36 = 117,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,273.29x = 375,147.36 × 117,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,273.29x = 43,907,715,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,907,715,948.60/250,273.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,439.08

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