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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,475.81, 375,132.45 and 248,609.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,475.81, 375,132.45 and 248,609.00 is: 372,336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,475.81 : 375,132.45 = 248,609.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,475.81/375,132.45 = 248,609.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,475.81x = 375,132.45 × 248,609.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,475.81x = 93,261,302,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,261,302,793.13/250,475.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,336.57

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