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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,529.63, 374,852.81 and 175,795.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,529.63, 374,852.81 and 175,795.58 is: 263,032.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,529.63 : 374,852.81 = 175,795.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,529.63/374,852.81 = 175,795.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,529.63x = 374,852.81 × 175,795.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,529.63x = 65,897,468,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,897,468,525.20/250,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,032.64

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