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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,752.80, 382,129.20 and 250,378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,752.80, 382,129.20 and 250,378.80 is: 375,568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,752.80 : 382,129.20 = 250,378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,752.80/382,129.20 = 250,378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,752.80x = 382,129.20 × 250,378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,752.80x = 95,677,050,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,677,050,540.96/254,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,568.20

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