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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,310.67, 375,314.59 and 98,325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,310.67, 375,314.59 and 98,325.79 is: 147,429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,310.67 : 375,314.59 = 98,325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,310.67/375,314.59 = 98,325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,310.67x = 375,314.59 × 98,325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,310.67x = 36,903,103,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,903,103,560.28/250,310.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,429.21

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