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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,666.60, 375,999.90 and 233,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,666.60, 375,999.90 and 233,170.60 is: 349,755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,666.60 : 375,999.90 = 233,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,666.60/375,999.90 = 233,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,666.60x = 375,999.90 × 233,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,666.60x = 87,672,122,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,672,122,282.94/250,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,755.90

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