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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,476.84, 375,772.86 and 82,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,476.84, 375,772.86 and 82,002.60 is: 123,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,476.84 : 375,772.86 = 82,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,476.84/375,772.86 = 82,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,476.84x = 375,772.86 × 82,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,476.84x = 30,814,351,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,814,351,529.44/250,476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,022.76

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