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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,188.95, 375,322.29 and 84,015.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,188.95, 375,322.29 and 84,015.83 is: 126,036.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,188.95 : 375,322.29 = 84,015.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,188.95/375,322.29 = 84,015.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,188.95x = 375,322.29 × 84,015.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,188.95x = 31,533,011,835.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,533,011,835.24/250,188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,036.79

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