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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,397.76, 375,613.95 and 100,638.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,397.76, 375,613.95 and 100,638.18 is: 150,964.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,397.76 : 375,613.95 = 100,638.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,397.76/375,613.95 = 100,638.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,397.76x = 375,613.95 × 100,638.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,397.76x = 37,801,104,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,801,104,310.61/250,397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,964.23

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