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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,334.58, 375,524.96 and 81,855.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,334.58, 375,524.96 and 81,855.78 is: 122,791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,334.58 : 375,524.96 = 81,855.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,334.58/375,524.96 = 81,855.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,334.58x = 375,524.96 × 81,855.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,334.58x = 30,738,888,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,738,888,100.99/250,334.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,791.22

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