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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,250.69, 375,297.45 and 81,732.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,250.69, 375,297.45 and 81,732.62 is: 122,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,250.69 : 375,297.45 = 81,732.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,250.69/375,297.45 = 81,732.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,250.69x = 375,297.45 × 81,732.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,250.69x = 30,674,041,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,674,041,991.33/250,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,573.26

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