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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,298.52, 375,447.46 and 100,538.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,298.52, 375,447.46 and 100,538.83 is: 150,808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,298.52 : 375,447.46 = 100,538.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,298.52/375,447.46 = 100,538.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,298.52x = 375,447.46 × 100,538.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,298.52x = 37,747,048,354.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,747,048,354.87/250,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,808.12

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