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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,252.28, 375,378.42 and 63,263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,252.28, 375,378.42 and 63,263.78 is: 94,895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,252.28 : 375,378.42 = 63,263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,252.28/375,378.42 = 63,263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,252.28x = 375,378.42 × 63,263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,252.28x = 23,747,857,779.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,747,857,779.63/250,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,895.67

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