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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,981.32, 376,471.98 and 63,992.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,981.32, 376,471.98 and 63,992.82 is: 95,989.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,981.32 : 376,471.98 = 63,992.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,981.32/376,471.98 = 63,992.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,981.32x = 376,471.98 × 63,992.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,981.32x = 24,091,503,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,091,503,651.18/250,981.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,989.23

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