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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,755.75, 376,191.95 and 84,543.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,755.75, 376,191.95 and 84,543.75 is: 126,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,755.75 : 376,191.95 = 84,543.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,755.75/376,191.95 = 84,543.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,755.75x = 376,191.95 × 84,543.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,755.75x = 31,804,677,750.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,804,677,750.09/250,755.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,835.29

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