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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,346.72, 375,431.65 and 108,186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,346.72, 375,431.65 and 108,186.26 is: 162,241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,346.72 : 375,431.65 = 108,186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,346.72/375,431.65 = 108,186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,346.72x = 375,431.65 × 108,186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,346.72x = 40,616,543,951.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,616,543,951.51/250,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,241.17

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