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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,783.29, 375,532.61 and 138,338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,783.29, 375,532.61 and 138,338.46 is: 207,153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,783.29 : 375,532.61 = 138,338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,783.29/375,532.61 = 138,338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,783.29x = 375,532.61 × 138,338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,783.29x = 51,950,602,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,950,602,255.49/250,783.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,153.36

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