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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,674.20, 376,246.20 and 132,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,674.20, 376,246.20 and 132,430.40 is: 198,769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,674.20 : 376,246.20 = 132,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,674.20/376,246.20 = 132,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,674.20x = 376,246.20 × 132,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,674.20x = 49,826,434,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,826,434,764.48/250,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,769.70

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