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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,952.73, 376,349.26 and 82,433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,952.73, 376,349.26 and 82,433.96 is: 123,624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,952.73 : 376,349.26 = 82,433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,952.73/376,349.26 = 82,433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,952.73x = 376,349.26 × 82,433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,952.73x = 31,023,959,477.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023,959,477.48/250,952.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,624.71

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