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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,024.73, 375,040.94 and 81,544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,024.73, 375,040.94 and 81,544.32 is: 122,317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,024.73 : 375,040.94 = 81,544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,024.73/375,040.94 = 81,544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,024.73x = 375,040.94 × 81,544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,024.73x = 30,582,458,016.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,582,458,016.74/250,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,317.73

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