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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,595.29, 374,995.00 and 216,977.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,595.29, 374,995.00 and 216,977.29 is: 324,688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,595.29 : 374,995.00 = 216,977.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,595.29/374,995.00 = 216,977.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,595.29x = 374,995.00 × 216,977.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,595.29x = 81,365,398,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,365,398,197.28/250,595.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,688.46

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