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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,268.41, 375,324.17 and 81,750.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,268.41, 375,324.17 and 81,750.34 is: 122,599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,268.41 : 375,324.17 = 81,750.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,268.41/375,324.17 = 81,750.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,268.41x = 375,324.17 × 81,750.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,268.41x = 30,682,876,631.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,682,876,631.10/250,268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,599.88

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