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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,225.40, 376,400.70 and 162,433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,225.40, 376,400.70 and 162,433.20 is: 243,366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,225.40 : 376,400.70 = 162,433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,225.40/376,400.70 = 162,433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,225.40x = 376,400.70 × 162,433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,225.40x = 61,139,970,183.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,139,970,183.24/251,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,366.99

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