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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,629.73, 754,969.71 and 250,671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,629.73, 754,969.71 and 250,671.08 is: 375,770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,629.73 : 754,969.71 = 250,671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,629.73/754,969.71 = 250,671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,629.73x = 754,969.71 × 250,671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,629.73x = 189,249,068,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,249,068,798.14/503,629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,770.25

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