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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,291.87, 375,437.55 and 100,532.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,291.87, 375,437.55 and 100,532.19 is: 150,798.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,291.87 : 375,437.55 = 100,532.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,291.87/375,437.55 = 100,532.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,291.87x = 375,437.55 × 100,532.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,291.87x = 37,743,558,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,743,558,217.29/250,291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,798.18

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