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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,239.78, 375,359.67 and 63,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,239.78, 375,359.67 and 63,251.28 is: 94,876.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,239.78 : 375,359.67 = 63,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,239.78/375,359.67 = 63,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,239.78x = 375,359.67 × 63,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,239.78x = 23,741,979,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,741,979,587.88/250,239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,876.92

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