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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,552.49, 376,075.67 and 250,504.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,552.49, 376,075.67 and 250,504.74 is: 345,653.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,552.49 : 376,075.67 = 250,504.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,552.49/376,075.67 = 250,504.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,552.49x = 376,075.67 × 250,504.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,552.49x = 94,208,736,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,208,736,681.15/272,552.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,653.55

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