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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,779.73, 382,169.75 and 250,591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,779.73, 382,169.75 and 250,591.02 is: 375,886.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,779.73 : 382,169.75 = 250,591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,779.73/382,169.75 = 250,591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,779.73x = 382,169.75 × 250,591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,779.73x = 95,768,304,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,768,304,779.55/254,779.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,886.67

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