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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,202.88, 375,226.24 and 83,952.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,202.88, 375,226.24 and 83,952.64 is: 125,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,202.88 : 375,226.24 = 83,952.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,202.88/375,226.24 = 83,952.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,202.88x = 375,226.24 × 83,952.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,202.88x = 31,501,233,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,501,233,445.27/250,202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,902.76

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