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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,331.63, 375,520.52 and 81,852.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,331.63, 375,520.52 and 81,852.82 is: 122,786.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,331.63 : 375,520.52 = 81,852.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,331.63/375,520.52 = 81,852.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,331.63x = 375,520.52 × 81,852.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,331.63x = 30,737,411,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,737,411,856.90/250,331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,786.77

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