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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,298.14, 375,418.04 and 100,532.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,298.14, 375,418.04 and 100,532.38 is: 150,786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,298.14 : 375,418.04 = 100,532.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,298.14/375,418.04 = 100,532.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,298.14x = 375,418.04 × 100,532.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,298.14x = 37,741,669,056.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,741,669,056.14/250,298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,786.85

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