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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,545.62, 375,195.35 and 175,313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,545.62, 375,195.35 and 175,313.27 is: 262,533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,545.62 : 375,195.35 = 175,313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,545.62/375,195.35 = 175,313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,545.62x = 375,195.35 × 175,313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,545.62x = 65,776,720,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,776,720,944.75/250,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,533.91

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