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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,787.67, 375,539.22 and 138,342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,787.67, 375,539.22 and 138,342.90 is: 207,160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,787.67 : 375,539.22 = 138,342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,787.67/375,539.22 = 138,342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,787.67x = 375,539.22 × 138,342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,787.67x = 51,953,184,758.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,953,184,758.54/250,787.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,160.04

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