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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,216.59, 376,880.24 and 139,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,216.59, 376,880.24 and 139,060.40 is: 208,621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,216.59 : 376,880.24 = 139,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,216.59/376,880.24 = 139,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,216.59x = 376,880.24 × 139,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,216.59x = 52,409,115,389.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,409,115,389.75/251,216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,621.24

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