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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,365.27, 375,606.99 and 81,884.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,365.27, 375,606.99 and 81,884.96 is: 122,846.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,365.27 : 375,606.99 = 81,884.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,365.27/375,606.99 = 81,884.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,365.27x = 375,606.99 × 81,884.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,365.27x = 30,756,561,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,756,561,473.84/250,365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,846.76

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