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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,181.04, 375,375.84 and 100,527.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,181.04, 375,375.84 and 100,527.72 is: 150,833.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,181.04 : 375,375.84 = 100,527.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,181.04/375,375.84 = 100,527.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,181.04x = 375,375.84 × 100,527.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,181.04x = 37,735,677,338.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,735,677,338.28/250,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,833.48

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