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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,155.03, 375,302.70 and 100,500.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,155.03, 375,302.70 and 100,500.41 is: 150,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,155.03 : 375,302.70 = 100,500.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,155.03/375,302.70 = 100,500.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,155.03x = 375,302.70 × 100,500.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,155.03x = 37,718,076,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,718,076,162.36/250,155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,778.80

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