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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,332.14, 375,454.43 and 70,374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,332.14, 375,454.43 and 70,374.79 is: 105,549.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,332.14 : 375,454.43 = 70,374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,332.14/375,454.43 = 70,374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,332.14x = 375,454.43 × 70,374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,332.14x = 26,422,525,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,422,525,375.31/250,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,549.87

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