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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,432.10, 375,665.55 and 100,672.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,432.10, 375,665.55 and 100,672.47 is: 151,015.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,432.10 : 375,665.55 = 100,672.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,432.10/375,665.55 = 100,672.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,432.10x = 375,665.55 × 100,672.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,432.10x = 37,819,178,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,819,178,434.89/250,432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,015.70

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