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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,005.80, 376,255.98 and 110,739.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,005.80, 376,255.98 and 110,739.72 is: 165,998.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,005.80 : 376,255.98 = 110,739.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,005.80/376,255.98 = 110,739.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,005.80x = 376,255.98 × 110,739.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,005.80x = 41,666,481,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,666,481,873.53/251,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,998.08

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