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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,274.51, 375,150.63 and 123,835.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,274.51, 375,150.63 and 123,835.85 is: 185,624.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,274.51 : 375,150.63 = 123,835.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,274.51/375,150.63 = 123,835.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,274.51x = 375,150.63 × 123,835.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,274.51x = 46,457,095,268.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,457,095,268.33/250,274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,624.56

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