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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,429.28, 374,745.99 and 216,810.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,429.28, 374,745.99 and 216,810.93 is: 324,439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,429.28 : 374,745.99 = 216,810.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,429.28/374,745.99 = 216,810.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,429.28x = 374,745.99 × 216,810.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,429.28x = 81,249,026,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,249,026,605.67/250,429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,439.01

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