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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,487.25, 375,752.75 and 63,498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,487.25, 375,752.75 and 63,498.75 is: 95,253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,487.25 : 375,752.75 = 63,498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,487.25/375,752.75 = 63,498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,487.25x = 375,752.75 × 63,498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,487.25x = 23,859,829,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,859,829,934.06/250,487.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,253.67

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