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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,887.52, 376,364.64 and 132,563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,887.52, 376,364.64 and 132,563.52 is: 198,862.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,887.52 : 376,364.64 = 132,563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,887.52/376,364.64 = 132,563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,887.52x = 376,364.64 × 132,563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,887.52x = 49,892,221,481.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,892,221,481.93/250,887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,862.91

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