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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,468.98, 375,688.89 and 82,099.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,468.98, 375,688.89 and 82,099.14 is: 123,143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,468.98 : 375,688.89 = 82,099.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,468.98/375,688.89 = 82,099.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,468.98x = 375,688.89 × 82,099.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,468.98x = 30,843,734,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,843,734,776.55/250,468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,143.93

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