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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,647.51, 376,100.52 and 166,465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,647.51, 376,100.52 and 166,465.94 is: 249,784.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,647.51 : 376,100.52 = 166,465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,647.51/376,100.52 = 166,465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,647.51x = 376,100.52 × 166,465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,647.51x = 62,607,924,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,607,924,091.54/250,647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,784.74

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