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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,592.38, 375,794.88 and 100,782.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,592.38, 375,794.88 and 100,782.04 is: 151,135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,592.38 : 375,794.88 = 100,782.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,592.38/375,794.88 = 100,782.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,592.38x = 375,794.88 × 100,782.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,592.38x = 37,873,374,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873,374,627.96/250,592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,135.38

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