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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,869.39, 376,361.48 and 108,738.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,869.39, 376,361.48 and 108,738.46 is: 163,132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,869.39 : 376,361.48 = 108,738.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,869.39/376,361.48 = 108,738.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,869.39x = 376,361.48 × 108,738.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,869.39x = 40,924,967,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,924,967,738.52/250,869.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,132.57

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