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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,660.78, 376,311.75 and 215,348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,660.78, 376,311.75 and 215,348.02 is: 323,297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,660.78 : 376,311.75 = 215,348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,660.78/376,311.75 = 215,348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,660.78x = 376,311.75 × 215,348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,660.78x = 81,037,990,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,037,990,265.24/250,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,297.45

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