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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,789.37, 376,313.04 and 166,607.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,789.37, 376,313.04 and 166,607.69 is: 249,997.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,789.37 : 376,313.04 = 166,607.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,789.37/376,313.04 = 166,607.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,789.37x = 376,313.04 × 166,607.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,789.37x = 62,696,644,429.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,696,644,429.71/250,789.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,997.22

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