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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,760.22, 376,269.66 and 166,578.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,760.22, 376,269.66 and 166,578.54 is: 249,953.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,760.22 : 376,269.66 = 166,578.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,760.22/376,269.66 = 166,578.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,760.22x = 376,269.66 × 166,578.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,760.22x = 62,678,450,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,678,450,609.10/250,760.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,953.72

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