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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,244.89, 375,367.23 and 100,485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,244.89, 375,367.23 and 100,485.13 is: 150,727.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,244.89 : 375,367.23 = 100,485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,244.89/375,367.23 = 100,485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,244.89x = 375,367.23 × 100,485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,244.89x = 37,718,824,904.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,718,824,904.29/250,244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,727.65

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