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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,647.94, 754,996.99 and 250,689.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,647.94, 754,996.99 and 250,689.29 is: 375,797.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,647.94 : 754,996.99 = 250,689.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,647.94/754,996.99 = 250,689.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,647.94x = 754,996.99 × 250,689.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,647.94x = 189,269,659,688.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,269,659,688.60/503,647.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,797.54

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