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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,789.43, 375,894.30 and 115,570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,789.43, 375,894.30 and 115,570.82 is: 173,222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,789.43 : 375,894.30 = 115,570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,789.43/375,894.30 = 115,570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,789.43x = 375,894.30 × 115,570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,789.43x = 43,442,412,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,442,412,484.33/250,789.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,222.66

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