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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,959.86, 376,359.94 and 82,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,959.86, 376,359.94 and 82,441.08 is: 123,635.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,959.86 : 376,359.94 = 82,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,959.86/376,359.94 = 82,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,959.86x = 376,359.94 × 82,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,959.86x = 31,027,519,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027,519,922.34/250,959.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,635.39

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