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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,543.01, 375,896.97 and 166,633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,543.01, 375,896.97 and 166,633.28 is: 250,004.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,543.01 : 375,896.97 = 166,633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,543.01/375,896.97 = 166,633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,543.01x = 375,896.97 × 166,633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,543.01x = 62,636,943,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,636,943,173.68/250,543.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,004.76

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