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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,656.56, 376,002.04 and 100,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,656.56, 376,002.04 and 100,898 is: 151,353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,656.56 : 376,002.04 = 100,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,656.56/376,002.04 = 100,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,656.56x = 376,002.04 × 100,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,656.56x = 37,937,853,831.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,937,853,831.92/250,656.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,353.92

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