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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,463, 375,716.36 and 63,474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,463, 375,716.36 and 63,474.52 is: 95,217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,463 : 375,716.36 = 63,474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,463/375,716.36 = 63,474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,463x = 375,716.36 × 63,474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,463x = 23,848,415,607.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,848,415,607.15/250,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,217.32

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