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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,036.71, 524,222.18 and 250,976.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,036.71, 524,222.18 and 250,976.37 is: 346,196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,036.71 : 524,222.18 = 250,976.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,036.71/524,222.18 = 250,976.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,036.71x = 524,222.18 × 250,976.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,036.71x = 131,567,381,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,567,381,462.00/380,036.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,196.51

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