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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,338.40, 375,023.70 and 139,193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,338.40, 375,023.70 and 139,193.44 is: 208,521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,338.40 : 375,023.70 = 139,193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,338.40/375,023.70 = 139,193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,338.40x = 375,023.70 × 139,193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,338.40x = 52,200,838,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,200,838,884.53/250,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,521.10

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