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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,623.16, 375,949.86 and 100,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,623.16, 375,949.86 and 100,862.80 is: 151,300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,623.16 : 375,949.86 = 100,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,623.16/375,949.86 = 100,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,623.16x = 375,949.86 × 100,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,623.16x = 37,919,355,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,919,355,539.21/250,623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,300.29

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