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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,842.28, 375,966.78 and 110,306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,842.28, 375,966.78 and 110,306.92 is: 165,329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,842.28 : 375,966.78 = 110,306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,842.28/375,966.78 = 110,306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,842.28x = 375,966.78 × 110,306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,842.28x = 41,471,737,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,471,737,524.12/250,842.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,329.93

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