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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,723.60, 378,022.80 and 133,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,723.60, 378,022.80 and 133,625.60 is: 200,670.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,723.60 : 378,022.80 = 133,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,723.60/378,022.80 = 133,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,723.60x = 378,022.80 × 133,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,723.60x = 50,513,523,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,513,523,463.68/251,723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,670.59

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