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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,399.49, 375,746.85 and 92,738.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,399.49, 375,746.85 and 92,738.66 is: 139,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,399.49 : 375,746.85 = 92,738.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,399.49/375,746.85 = 92,738.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,399.49x = 375,746.85 × 92,738.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,399.49x = 34,846,257,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,846,257,489.49/250,399.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,162.66

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