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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,261.11, 375,388.70 and 100,498.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,261.11, 375,388.70 and 100,498.73 is: 150,746.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,261.11 : 375,388.70 = 100,498.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,261.11/375,388.70 = 100,498.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,261.11x = 375,388.70 × 100,498.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,261.11x = 37,726,085,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,726,085,226.91/250,261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,746.89

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