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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,462.76, 374,319.06 and 183,136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,462.76, 374,319.06 and 183,136.53 is: 273,699.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,462.76 : 374,319.06 = 183,136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,462.76/374,319.06 = 183,136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,462.76x = 374,319.06 × 183,136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,462.76x = 68,551,494,724.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,551,494,724.42/250,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,699.35

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