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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,249.10, 375,373.54 and 100,489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,249.10, 375,373.54 and 100,489.36 is: 150,734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,249.10 : 375,373.54 = 100,489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,249.10/375,373.54 = 100,489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,249.10x = 375,373.54 × 100,489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,249.10x = 37,721,046,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,721,046,795.53/250,249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,734.00

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