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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,180.71, 375,294.13 and 81,701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,180.71, 375,294.13 and 81,701.92 is: 122,560.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,180.71 : 375,294.13 = 81,701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,180.71/375,294.13 = 81,701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,180.71x = 375,294.13 × 81,701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,180.71x = 30,662,250,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,662,250,671.70/250,180.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,560.41

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