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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,606.74, 376,096.98 and 100,848.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,606.74, 376,096.98 and 100,848.36 is: 151,347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,606.74 : 376,096.98 = 100,848.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,606.74/376,096.98 = 100,848.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,606.74x = 376,096.98 × 100,848.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,606.74x = 37,928,763,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,928,763,633.95/250,606.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,347.74

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