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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,409.92, 375,736.38 and 110,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,409.92, 375,736.38 and 110,150.32 is: 165,278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,409.92 : 375,736.38 = 110,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,409.92/375,736.38 = 110,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,409.92x = 375,736.38 × 110,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,409.92x = 41,387,482,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,387,482,492.64/250,409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,278.93

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