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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,186.97, 375,319.34 and 84,013.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,186.97, 375,319.34 and 84,013.85 is: 126,033.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,186.97 : 375,319.34 = 84,013.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,186.97/375,319.34 = 84,013.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,186.97x = 375,319.34 × 84,013.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,186.97x = 31,532,023,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,532,023,251.09/250,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,033.83

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