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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,523.40, 375,785.10 and 164,902.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,523.40, 375,785.10 and 164,902.35 is: 247,353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,523.40 : 375,785.10 = 164,902.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,523.40/375,785.10 = 164,902.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,523.40x = 375,785.10 × 164,902.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,523.40x = 61,967,846,084.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,967,846,084.99/250,523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,353.53

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