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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,628.04, 375,276.96 and 196,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,628.04, 375,276.96 and 196,048.80 is: 293,552.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,628.04 : 375,276.96 = 196,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,628.04/375,276.96 = 196,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,628.04x = 375,276.96 × 196,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,628.04x = 73,572,597,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,572,597,675.65/250,628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,552.94

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