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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,325.60, 375,488.20 and 100,565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,325.60, 375,488.20 and 100,565.92 is: 150,848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,325.60 : 375,488.20 = 100,565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,325.60/375,488.20 = 100,565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,325.60x = 375,488.20 × 100,565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,325.60x = 37,761,316,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,761,316,282.14/250,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,848.80

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