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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,045.39, 375,080.17 and 81,565.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,045.39, 375,080.17 and 81,565.39 is: 122,352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,045.39 : 375,080.17 = 81,565.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,045.39/375,080.17 = 81,565.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,045.39x = 375,080.17 × 81,565.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,045.39x = 30,593,560,347.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,593,560,347.32/250,045.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,352.03

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