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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,847.97, 376,111.85 and 165,360.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,847.97, 376,111.85 and 165,360.17 is: 247,934.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,847.97 : 376,111.85 = 165,360.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,847.97/376,111.85 = 165,360.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,847.97x = 376,111.85 × 165,360.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,847.97x = 62,193,916,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,193,916,747.65/250,847.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,934.70

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