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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,661.08, 375,898.04 and 100,850.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,661.08, 375,898.04 and 100,850.76 is: 151,238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,661.08 : 375,898.04 = 100,850.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,661.08/375,898.04 = 100,850.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,661.08x = 375,898.04 × 100,850.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,661.08x = 37,909,603,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,909,603,016.51/250,661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,238.49

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