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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,416.72, 375,374.49 and 124,149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,416.72, 375,374.49 and 124,149.36 is: 186,099.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,416.72 : 375,374.49 = 124,149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,416.72/375,374.49 = 124,149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,416.72x = 375,374.49 × 124,149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,416.72x = 46,602,502,693.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,602,502,693.83/250,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,099.80

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