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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,953.86, 376,350.95 and 82,435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,953.86, 376,350.95 and 82,435.08 is: 123,626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,953.86 : 376,350.95 = 82,435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,953.86/376,350.95 = 82,435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,953.86x = 376,350.95 × 82,435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,953.86x = 31,024,520,259.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024,520,259.15/250,953.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,626.39

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