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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,097.18, 375,145.78 and 84,001.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,097.18, 375,145.78 and 84,001.82 is: 126,002.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,097.18 : 375,145.78 = 84,001.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,097.18/375,145.78 = 84,001.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,097.18x = 375,145.78 × 84,001.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,097.18x = 31,512,929,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,512,929,013.18/250,097.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,002.74

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