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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,278.56, 375,466.80 and 110,036.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,278.56, 375,466.80 and 110,036.72 is: 165,076.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,278.56 : 375,466.80 = 110,036.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,278.56/375,466.80 = 110,036.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,278.56x = 375,466.80 × 110,036.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,278.56x = 41,315,135,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,315,135,140.90/250,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,076.61

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