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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,085.16, 375,014.29 and 107,863.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,085.16, 375,014.29 and 107,863.23 is: 161,745.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,085.16 : 375,014.29 = 107,863.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,085.16/375,014.29 = 107,863.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,085.16x = 375,014.29 × 107,863.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,085.16x = 40,450,252,615.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,450,252,615.56/250,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,745.91

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