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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,792.51, 375,546.48 and 138,347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,792.51, 375,546.48 and 138,347.74 is: 207,167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,792.51 : 375,546.48 = 138,347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,792.51/375,546.48 = 138,347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,792.51x = 375,546.48 × 138,347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,792.51x = 51,956,006,772.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,956,006,772.96/250,792.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,167.30

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