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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,242.14, 376,876.17 and 64,255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,242.14, 376,876.17 and 64,255.26 is: 96,386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,242.14 : 376,876.17 = 64,255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,242.14/376,876.17 = 64,255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,242.14x = 376,876.17 × 64,255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,242.14x = 24,216,276,291.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,216,276,291.15/251,242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,386.20

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