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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,084.16, 375,012.79 and 107,862.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,084.16, 375,012.79 and 107,862.23 is: 161,744.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,084.16 : 375,012.79 = 107,862.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,084.16/375,012.79 = 107,862.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,084.16x = 375,012.79 × 107,862.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,084.16x = 40,449,716,475.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,449,716,475.80/250,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,744.42

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