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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,240.78, 375,361.17 and 63,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,240.78, 375,361.17 and 63,252.28 is: 94,878.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,240.78 : 375,361.17 = 63,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,240.78/375,361.17 = 63,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,240.78x = 375,361.17 × 63,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,240.78x = 23,742,449,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,742,449,825.97/250,240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,878.42

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