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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,717.41, 375,722.55 and 138,448.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,717.41, 375,722.55 and 138,448.17 is: 207,477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,717.41 : 375,722.55 = 138,448.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,717.41/375,722.55 = 138,448.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,717.41x = 375,722.55 × 138,448.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,717.41x = 52,018,099,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,018,099,475.23/250,717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,477.01

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