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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,767.36, 375,909.12 and 84,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,767.36, 375,909.12 and 84,464.64 is: 126,615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,767.36 : 375,909.12 = 84,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,767.36/375,909.12 = 84,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,767.36x = 375,909.12 × 84,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,767.36x = 31,751,028,493.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,751,028,493.52/250,767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,615.48

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