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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,275.20, 376,912.80 and 82,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,275.20, 376,912.80 and 82,795.20 is: 124,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,275.20 : 376,912.80 = 82,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,275.20/376,912.80 = 82,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,275.20x = 376,912.80 × 82,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,275.20x = 31,206,570,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,206,570,658.56/251,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,192.80

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