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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,337.08, 375,528.72 and 81,858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,337.08, 375,528.72 and 81,858.28 is: 122,794.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,337.08 : 375,528.72 = 81,858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,337.08/375,528.72 = 81,858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,337.08x = 375,528.72 × 81,858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,337.08x = 30,740,135,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,740,135,109.80/250,337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,794.97

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