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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,422.54, 375,467.72 and 81,883.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,422.54, 375,467.72 and 81,883.82 is: 122,771.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,422.54 : 375,467.72 = 81,883.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,422.54/375,467.72 = 81,883.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,422.54x = 375,467.72 × 81,883.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,422.54x = 30,744,728,913.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,744,728,913.53/250,422.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,771.41

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