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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,601.83, 376,223.51 and 215,289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,601.83, 376,223.51 and 215,289.07 is: 323,209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,601.83 : 376,223.51 = 215,289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,601.83/376,223.51 = 215,289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,601.83x = 376,223.51 × 215,289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,601.83x = 80,996,809,580.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,996,809,580.04/250,601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,209.17

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