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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,327.81, 375,575.55 and 81,855.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,327.81, 375,575.55 and 81,855.91 is: 122,811.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,327.81 : 375,575.55 = 81,855.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,327.81/375,575.55 = 81,855.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,327.81x = 375,575.55 × 81,855.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,327.81x = 30,743,077,173.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,743,077,173.10/250,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,811.27

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