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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,471.58, 375,532.38 and 92,679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,471.58, 375,532.38 and 92,679.56 is: 138,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,471.58 : 375,532.38 = 92,679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,471.58/375,532.38 = 92,679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,471.58x = 375,532.38 × 92,679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,471.58x = 34,804,175,744.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,804,175,744.15/250,471.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,954.59

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