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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,875.90, 376,371.24 and 108,744.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,875.90, 376,371.24 and 108,744.96 is: 163,142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,875.90 : 376,371.24 = 108,744.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,875.90/376,371.24 = 108,744.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,875.90x = 376,371.24 × 108,744.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,875.90x = 40,928,475,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,928,475,438.95/250,875.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,142.32

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