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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,205.52, 375,346.62 and 84,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,205.52, 375,346.62 and 84,032.40 is: 126,061.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,205.52 : 375,346.62 = 84,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,205.52/375,346.62 = 84,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,205.52x = 375,346.62 × 84,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,205.52x = 31,541,277,310.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,541,277,310.49/250,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,061.48

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