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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,717.91, 375,723.30 and 138,448.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,717.91, 375,723.30 and 138,448.67 is: 207,477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,717.91 : 375,723.30 = 138,448.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,717.91/375,723.30 = 138,448.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,717.91x = 375,723.30 × 138,448.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,717.91x = 52,018,391,173.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,018,391,173.01/250,717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,477.76

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