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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,422.17, 375,467.15 and 81,883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,422.17, 375,467.15 and 81,883.44 is: 122,770.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,422.17 : 375,467.15 = 81,883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,422.17/375,467.15 = 81,883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,422.17x = 375,467.15 × 81,883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,422.17x = 30,744,541,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,744,541,439.58/250,422.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,770.85

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