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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,544.16, 375,877.62 and 82,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,544.16, 375,877.62 and 82,073.52 is: 123,130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,544.16 : 375,877.62 = 82,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,544.16/375,877.62 = 82,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,544.16x = 375,877.62 × 82,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,544.16x = 30,849,599,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,849,599,362.62/250,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,130.39

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