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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,634.25, 375,966.36 and 100,873.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,634.25, 375,966.36 and 100,873.89 is: 151,316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,634.25 : 375,966.36 = 100,873.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,634.25/375,966.36 = 100,873.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,634.25x = 375,966.36 × 100,873.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,634.25x = 37,925,189,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,925,189,242.34/250,634.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,316.87

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