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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,390.08, 375,642.36 and 84,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,390.08, 375,642.36 and 84,178.08 is: 126,286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,390.08 : 375,642.36 = 84,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,390.08/375,642.36 = 84,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,390.08x = 375,642.36 × 84,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,390.08x = 31,620,852,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,620,852,631.47/250,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,286.36

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