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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,476.56, 375,621.36 and 100,666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,476.56, 375,621.36 and 100,666.16 is: 150,961.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,476.56 : 375,621.36 = 100,666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,476.56/375,621.36 = 100,666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,476.56x = 375,621.36 × 100,666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,476.56x = 37,812,359,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,812,359,925.18/250,476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,961.67

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