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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,868.39, 376,359.98 and 108,737.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,868.39, 376,359.98 and 108,737.46 is: 163,131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,868.39 : 376,359.98 = 108,737.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,868.39/376,359.98 = 108,737.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,868.39x = 376,359.98 × 108,737.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,868.39x = 40,924,427,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,924,427,727.16/250,868.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,131.07

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