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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,523.65, 375,785.48 and 164,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,523.65, 375,785.48 and 164,902.60 is: 247,353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,523.65 : 375,785.48 = 164,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,523.65/375,785.48 = 164,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,523.65x = 375,785.48 × 164,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,523.65x = 61,968,001,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,968,001,869.74/250,523.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,353.90

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