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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,807.29, 376,250.16 and 82,289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,807.29, 376,250.16 and 82,289.29 is: 123,446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,807.29 : 376,250.16 = 82,289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,807.29/376,250.16 = 82,289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,807.29x = 376,250.16 × 82,289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,807.29x = 30,961,358,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,961,358,966.10/250,807.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,446.80

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