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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,047.40, 375,071.10 and 100,310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,047.40, 375,071.10 and 100,310.80 is: 150,466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,047.40 : 375,071.10 = 100,310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,047.40/375,071.10 = 100,310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,047.40x = 375,071.10 × 100,310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,047.40x = 37,623,682,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,623,682,097.88/250,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,466.20

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