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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,070.83, 374,917.59 and 81,490.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,070.83, 374,917.59 and 81,490.49 is: 122,174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,070.83 : 374,917.59 = 81,490.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,070.83/374,917.59 = 81,490.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,070.83x = 374,917.59 × 81,490.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,070.83x = 30,552,218,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,552,218,118.72/250,070.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,174.26

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