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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,472.58, 375,533.88 and 92,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,472.58, 375,533.88 and 92,680.56 is: 138,956.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,472.58 : 375,533.88 = 92,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,472.58/375,533.88 = 92,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,472.58x = 375,533.88 × 92,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,472.58x = 34,804,690,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,804,690,297.37/250,472.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,956.09

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