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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671,125.96, 1,006,863.18 and 250,405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671,125.96, 1,006,863.18 and 250,405 is: 375,672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671,125.96 : 1,006,863.18 = 250,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671,125.96/1,006,863.18 = 250,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671,125.96x = 1,006,863.18 × 250,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671,125.96x = 252,123,574,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,123,574,587.90/671,125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,672.51

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