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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,152.96, 375,267.84 and 100,392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,152.96, 375,267.84 and 100,392.96 is: 150,604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,152.96 : 375,267.84 = 100,392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,152.96/375,267.84 = 100,392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,152.96x = 375,267.84 × 100,392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,152.96x = 37,674,249,250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,674,249,250.41/250,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,604.85

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