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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,789.52, 375,919.80 and 82,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,789.52, 375,919.80 and 82,265.84 is: 123,312.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,789.52 : 375,919.80 = 82,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,789.52/375,919.80 = 82,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,789.52x = 375,919.80 × 82,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,789.52x = 30,925,358,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,925,358,119.63/250,789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,312.00

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