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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,266.27, 375,428.56 and 81,799.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,266.27, 375,428.56 and 81,799.23 is: 122,708.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,266.27 : 375,428.56 = 81,799.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,266.27/375,428.56 = 81,799.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,266.27x = 375,428.56 × 81,799.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,266.27x = 30,709,765,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,709,765,250.87/250,266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,708.37

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