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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,658.88, 375,900.72 and 100,860.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,658.88, 375,900.72 and 100,860.30 is: 151,255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,658.88 : 375,900.72 = 100,860.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,658.88/375,900.72 = 100,860.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,658.88x = 375,900.72 × 100,860.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,658.88x = 37,913,459,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,913,459,389.42/250,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,255.20

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