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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,460.55, 375,597.36 and 100,650.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,460.55, 375,597.36 and 100,650.15 is: 150,937.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,460.55 : 375,597.36 = 100,650.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,460.55/375,597.36 = 100,650.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,460.55x = 375,597.36 × 100,650.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,460.55x = 37,803,930,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,803,930,623.60/250,460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,937.67

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