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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,927.36, 376,238.32 and 106,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,927.36, 376,238.32 and 106,663.20 is: 159,929.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,927.36 : 376,238.32 = 106,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,927.36/376,238.32 = 106,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,927.36x = 376,238.32 × 106,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,927.36x = 40,130,783,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,130,783,173.82/250,927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,929.88

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