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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,542.55, 375,835.61 and 70,629.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,542.55, 375,835.61 and 70,629.17 is: 105,949.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,542.55 : 375,835.61 = 70,629.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,542.55/375,835.61 = 70,629.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,542.55x = 375,835.61 × 70,629.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,542.55x = 26,544,955,190.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,544,955,190.17/250,542.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,949.89

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