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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,941.33, 375,624.66 and 132,252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,941.33, 375,624.66 and 132,252.84 is: 197,964.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,941.33 : 375,624.66 = 132,252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,941.33/375,624.66 = 132,252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,941.33x = 375,624.66 × 132,252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,941.33x = 49,677,428,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,677,428,059.03/250,941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,964.31

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