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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,280.64, 375,468.20 and 100,532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,280.64, 375,468.20 and 100,532.68 is: 150,818.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,280.64 : 375,468.20 = 100,532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,280.64/375,468.20 = 100,532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,280.64x = 375,468.20 × 100,532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,280.64x = 37,746,824,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,746,824,400.78/250,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,818.00

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