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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,859.02, 376,392.41 and 138,529.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,859.02, 376,392.41 and 138,529.23 is: 207,851.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,859.02 : 376,392.41 = 138,529.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,859.02/376,392.41 = 138,529.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,859.02x = 376,392.41 × 138,529.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,859.02x = 52,141,348,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,141,348,160.54/250,859.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,851.20

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