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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,647.09, 375,883.15 and 100,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,647.09, 375,883.15 and 100,848.52 is: 151,237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,647.09 : 375,883.15 = 100,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,647.09/375,883.15 = 100,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,647.09x = 375,883.15 × 100,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,647.09x = 37,907,259,370.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,907,259,370.44/250,647.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,237.58

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