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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,337.79, 345,283.16 and 182,375.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,337.79, 345,283.16 and 182,375.55 is: 251,544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,337.79 : 345,283.16 = 182,375.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,337.79/345,283.16 = 182,375.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,337.79x = 345,283.16 × 182,375.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,337.79x = 62,971,205,298.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,971,205,298.86/250,337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,544.94

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