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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,273.56, 375,459.30 and 110,031.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,273.56, 375,459.30 and 110,031.72 is: 165,069.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,273.56 : 375,459.30 = 110,031.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,273.56/375,459.30 = 110,031.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,273.56x = 375,459.30 × 110,031.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,273.56x = 41,312,432,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,312,432,569.00/250,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,069.11

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