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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,822.52, 376,272.91 and 82,304.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,822.52, 376,272.91 and 82,304.49 is: 123,469.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,822.52 : 376,272.91 = 82,304.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,822.52/376,272.91 = 82,304.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,822.52x = 376,272.91 × 82,304.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,822.52x = 30,968,948,650.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,968,948,650.22/250,822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,469.57

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