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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,352.64, 376,316.28 and 217,482.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,352.64, 376,316.28 and 217,482.03 is: 326,906.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,352.64 : 376,316.28 = 217,482.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,352.64/376,316.28 = 217,482.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,352.64x = 376,316.28 × 217,482.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,352.64x = 81,842,028,496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,842,028,496.45/250,352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,906.99

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