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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,983.03, 376,394.72 and 82,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,983.03, 376,394.72 and 82,464.52 is: 123,670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,983.03 : 376,394.72 = 82,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,983.03/376,394.72 = 82,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,983.03x = 376,394.72 × 82,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,983.03x = 31,039,209,915.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,039,209,915.33/250,983.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,670.55

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