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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,555.02, 375,847.29 and 82,093.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,555.02, 375,847.29 and 82,093.02 is: 123,144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,555.02 : 375,847.29 = 82,093.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,555.02/375,847.29 = 82,093.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,555.02x = 375,847.29 × 82,093.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,555.02x = 30,854,439,094.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,854,439,094.92/250,555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,144.37

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