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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,029.85, 375,006.69 and 81,549.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,029.85, 375,006.69 and 81,549.93 is: 122,312.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,029.85 : 375,006.69 = 81,549.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,029.85/375,006.69 = 81,549.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,029.85x = 375,006.69 × 81,549.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,029.85x = 30,581,769,319.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,581,769,319.03/250,029.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,312.47

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