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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,832.77, 376,151.14 and 90,870.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,832.77, 376,151.14 and 90,870.73 is: 136,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,832.77 : 376,151.14 = 90,870.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,832.77/376,151.14 = 90,870.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,832.77x = 376,151.14 × 90,870.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,832.77x = 34,181,127,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181,127,855.34/250,832.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,270.58

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