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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,152.20, 376,728.30 and 84,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,152.20, 376,728.30 and 84,940.20 is: 127,410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,152.20 : 376,728.30 = 84,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,152.20/376,728.30 = 84,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,152.20x = 376,728.30 × 84,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,152.20x = 31,999,377,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,999,377,147.66/251,152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,410.30

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