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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,257.08, 375,403.14 and 100,497.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,257.08, 375,403.14 and 100,497.36 is: 150,753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,257.08 : 375,403.14 = 100,497.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,257.08/375,403.14 = 100,497.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,257.08x = 375,403.14 × 100,497.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,257.08x = 37,727,024,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,727,024,505.71/250,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,753.08

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