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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,291.94, 375,359.40 and 81,773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,291.94, 375,359.40 and 81,773.87 is: 122,635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,291.94 : 375,359.40 = 81,773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,291.94/375,359.40 = 81,773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,291.94x = 375,359.40 × 81,773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,291.94x = 30,694,588,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,694,588,902.08/250,291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,635.15

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