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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,744.20, 382,116.30 and 250,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,744.20, 382,116.30 and 250,807.60 is: 376,211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,744.20 : 382,116.30 = 250,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,744.20/382,116.30 = 250,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,744.20x = 382,116.30 × 250,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,744.20x = 95,837,672,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,837,672,123.88/254,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,211.40

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