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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,051.89, 375,089.94 and 81,571.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,051.89, 375,089.94 and 81,571.89 is: 122,361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,051.89 : 375,089.94 = 81,571.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,051.89/375,089.94 = 81,571.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,051.89x = 375,089.94 × 81,571.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,051.89x = 30,596,795,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,596,795,325.79/250,051.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,361.78

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