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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,388.42, 375,599.84 and 100,628.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,388.42, 375,599.84 and 100,628.83 is: 150,950.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,388.42 : 375,599.84 = 100,628.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,388.42/375,599.84 = 100,628.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,388.42x = 375,599.84 × 100,628.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,388.42x = 37,796,172,413.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,796,172,413.74/250,388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,950.16

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