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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,272.75, 375,406.11 and 100,510.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,272.75, 375,406.11 and 100,510.35 is: 150,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,272.75 : 375,406.11 = 100,510.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,272.75/375,406.11 = 100,510.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,272.75x = 375,406.11 × 100,510.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,272.75x = 37,732,199,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,732,199,508.24/250,272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,764.31

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