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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,626.27, 375,789.27 and 79,774.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,626.27, 375,789.27 and 79,774.17 is: 119,613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,626.27 : 375,789.27 = 79,774.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,626.27/375,789.27 = 79,774.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,626.27x = 375,789.27 × 79,774.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,626.27x = 29,978,277,109.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,978,277,109.16/250,626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,613.47

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