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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,954.86, 376,352.44 and 82,436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,954.86, 376,352.44 and 82,436.08 is: 123,627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,954.86 : 376,352.44 = 82,436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,954.86/376,352.44 = 82,436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,954.86x = 376,352.44 × 82,436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,954.86x = 31,025,019,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,025,019,852.04/250,954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,627.89

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