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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,246.01, 375,368.92 and 100,486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,246.01, 375,368.92 and 100,486.26 is: 150,729.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,246.01 : 375,368.92 = 100,486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,246.01/375,368.92 = 100,486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,246.01x = 375,368.92 × 100,486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,246.01x = 37,719,418,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,719,418,891.04/250,246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,729.35

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