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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,292.94, 375,360.90 and 81,774.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,292.94, 375,360.90 and 81,774.87 is: 122,636.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,292.94 : 375,360.90 = 81,774.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,292.94/375,360.90 = 81,774.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,292.94x = 375,360.90 × 81,774.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,292.94x = 30,695,088,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,695,088,800.58/250,292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,636.65

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