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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,137.52, 373,844.52 and 101,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,137.52, 373,844.52 and 101,382 is: 152,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,137.52 : 373,844.52 = 101,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,137.52/373,844.52 = 101,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,137.52x = 373,844.52 × 101,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,137.52x = 37,901,105,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,901,105,126.64/249,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,129.25

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