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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,922.88, 376,306.56 and 84,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,922.88, 376,306.56 and 84,672 is: 126,981.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,922.88 : 376,306.56 = 84,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,922.88/376,306.56 = 84,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,922.88x = 376,306.56 × 84,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,922.88x = 31,862,629,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,862,629,048.32/250,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,981.76

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