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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,003.40, 375,005.10 and 100,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,003.40, 375,005.10 and 100,266.80 is: 150,400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,003.40 : 375,005.10 = 100,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,003.40/375,005.10 = 100,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,003.40x = 375,005.10 × 100,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,003.40x = 37,600,561,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,600,561,360.68/250,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,400.20

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