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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,715.58, 376,106.16 and 132,391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,715.58, 376,106.16 and 132,391.62 is: 198,604.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,715.58 : 376,106.16 = 132,391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,715.58/376,106.16 = 132,391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,715.58x = 376,106.16 × 132,391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,715.58x = 49,793,303,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,793,303,814.38/250,715.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,604.74

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