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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,254.80, 375,402.99 and 81,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,254.80, 375,402.99 and 81,771.56 is: 122,664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,254.80 : 375,402.99 = 81,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,254.80/375,402.99 = 81,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,254.80x = 375,402.99 × 81,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,254.80x = 30,697,288,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,697,288,120.96/250,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,664.13

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