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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,435.32, 375,455.34 and 124,119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,435.32, 375,455.34 and 124,119.06 is: 186,080.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,435.32 : 375,455.34 = 124,119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,435.32/375,455.34 = 124,119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,435.32x = 375,455.34 × 124,119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,435.32x = 46,601,163,872.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,601,163,872.78/250,435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,080.64

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