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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,489.94, 375,725.59 and 108,370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,489.94, 375,725.59 and 108,370.98 is: 162,552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,489.94 : 375,725.59 = 108,370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,489.94/375,725.59 = 108,370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,489.94x = 375,725.59 × 108,370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,489.94x = 40,717,750,128.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,717,750,128.45/250,489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,552.44

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