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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,598.74, 376,084.98 and 100,840.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,598.74, 376,084.98 and 100,840.36 is: 151,335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,598.74 : 376,084.98 = 100,840.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,598.74/376,084.98 = 100,840.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,598.74x = 376,084.98 × 100,840.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,598.74x = 37,924,544,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,924,544,773.79/250,598.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,335.74

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