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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,467.84, 375,759.36 and 81,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,467.84, 375,759.36 and 81,993.60 is: 123,009.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,467.84 : 375,759.36 = 81,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,467.84/375,759.36 = 81,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,467.84x = 375,759.36 × 81,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,467.84x = 30,809,862,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,809,862,660.10/250,467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,009.26

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