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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,031.20, 376,546.80 and 84,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,031.20, 376,546.80 and 84,816.80 is: 127,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,031.20 : 376,546.80 = 84,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,031.20/376,546.80 = 84,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,031.20x = 376,546.80 × 84,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,031.20x = 31,937,494,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,937,494,626.24/251,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,225.20

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