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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,696.29, 376,159.27 and 108,585.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,696.29, 376,159.27 and 108,585.03 is: 162,927.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,696.29 : 376,159.27 = 108,585.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,696.29/376,159.27 = 108,585.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,696.29x = 376,159.27 × 108,585.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,696.29x = 40,845,265,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,845,265,617.73/250,696.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,927.28

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