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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,167.06, 375,320.73 and 100,512.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,167.06, 375,320.73 and 100,512.42 is: 150,796.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,167.06 : 375,320.73 = 100,512.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,167.06/375,320.73 = 100,512.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,167.06x = 375,320.73 × 100,512.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,167.06x = 37,724,394,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,724,394,848.47/250,167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,796.81

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