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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,160.85, 375,252.21 and 81,679.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,160.85, 375,252.21 and 81,679.86 is: 122,523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,160.85 : 375,252.21 = 81,679.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,160.85/375,252.21 = 81,679.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,160.85x = 375,252.21 × 81,679.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,160.85x = 30,650,547,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,650,547,977.49/250,160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,523.36

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