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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,314.01, 375,319.60 and 98,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,314.01, 375,319.60 and 98,329.14 is: 147,434.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,314.01 : 375,319.60 = 98,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,314.01/375,319.60 = 98,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,314.01x = 375,319.60 × 98,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,314.01x = 36,904,853,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,904,853,247.32/250,314.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,434.23

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