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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,435.92, 375,737.88 and 81,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,435.92, 375,737.88 and 81,964.08 is: 122,973.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,435.92 : 375,737.88 = 81,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,435.92/375,737.88 = 81,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,435.92x = 375,737.88 × 81,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,435.92x = 30,797,009,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,797,009,655.35/250,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,973.61

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