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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,991.80, 376,487.70 and 215,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,991.80, 376,487.70 and 215,999.80 is: 323,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,991.80 : 376,487.70 = 215,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,991.80/376,487.70 = 215,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,991.80x = 376,487.70 × 215,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,991.80x = 81,321,267,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,321,267,902.46/250,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,999.70

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