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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,999.80, 376,499.70 and 216,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,999.80, 376,499.70 and 216,007.80 is: 324,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,999.80 : 376,499.70 = 216,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,999.80/376,499.70 = 216,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,999.80x = 376,499.70 × 216,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,999.80x = 81,326,871,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,326,871,897.66/250,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,011.70

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