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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,906.48, 376,280.44 and 82,399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,906.48, 376,280.44 and 82,399.04 is: 123,572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,906.48 : 376,280.44 = 82,399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,906.48/376,280.44 = 82,399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,906.48x = 376,280.44 × 82,399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,906.48x = 31,005,146,350.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,005,146,350.43/250,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,572.52

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