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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,027.85, 375,003.69 and 81,547.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,027.85, 375,003.69 and 81,547.93 is: 122,309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,027.85 : 375,003.69 = 81,547.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,027.85/375,003.69 = 81,547.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,027.85x = 375,003.69 × 81,547.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,027.85x = 30,580,774,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,580,774,824.81/250,027.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,309.47

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