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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,484.46, 403,464.81 and 250,929.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,484.46, 403,464.81 and 250,929.66 is: 377,084.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,484.46 : 403,464.81 = 250,929.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,484.46/403,464.81 = 250,929.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,484.46x = 403,464.81 × 250,929.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,484.46x = 101,241,290,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,241,290,049.24/268,484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,084.36

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