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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,321.91, 375,505.88 and 81,843.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,321.91, 375,505.88 and 81,843.12 is: 122,772.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,321.91 : 375,505.88 = 81,843.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,321.91/375,505.88 = 81,843.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,321.91x = 375,505.88 × 81,843.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,321.91x = 30,732,572,388.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,732,572,388.33/250,321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,772.21

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