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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,077.44, 375,149.12 and 81,538.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,077.44, 375,149.12 and 81,538.60 is: 122,318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,077.44 : 375,149.12 = 81,538.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,077.44/375,149.12 = 81,538.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,077.44x = 375,149.12 × 81,538.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,077.44x = 30,589,134,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,589,134,036.03/250,077.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,318.65

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