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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,213.32, 375,162.30 and 212,275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,213.32, 375,162.30 and 212,275.85 is: 318,280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,213.32 : 375,162.30 = 212,275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,213.32/375,162.30 = 212,275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,213.32x = 375,162.30 × 212,275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,213.32x = 79,637,894,244.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,637,894,244.64/250,213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,280.00

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