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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,278.84, 375,338.88 and 81,760.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,278.84, 375,338.88 and 81,760.86 is: 122,615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,278.84 : 375,338.88 = 81,760.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,278.84/375,338.88 = 81,760.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,278.84x = 375,338.88 × 81,760.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,278.84x = 30,688,029,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,688,029,620.24/250,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,615.36

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