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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,526.91, 375,786.03 and 84,314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,526.91, 375,786.03 and 84,314.91 is: 126,470.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,526.91 : 375,786.03 = 84,314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,526.91/375,786.03 = 84,314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,526.91x = 375,786.03 × 84,314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,526.91x = 31,684,365,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,684,365,298.71/250,526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,470.91

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