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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,233.52, 396,676.98 and 250,283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,233.52, 396,676.98 and 250,283.25 is: 375,734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,233.52 : 396,676.98 = 250,283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,233.52/396,676.98 = 250,283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,233.52x = 396,676.98 × 250,283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,233.52x = 99,281,603,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,281,603,754.59/264,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,734.33

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