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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,773.36, 375,918.12 and 84,470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,773.36, 375,918.12 and 84,470.64 is: 126,624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,773.36 : 375,918.12 = 84,470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,773.36/375,918.12 = 84,470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,773.36x = 375,918.12 × 84,470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,773.36x = 31,754,044,184.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,754,044,184.00/250,773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,624.47

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