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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,662.63, 375,906.36 and 100,864.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,662.63, 375,906.36 and 100,864.02 is: 151,260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,662.63 : 375,906.36 = 100,864.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,662.63/375,906.36 = 100,864.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,662.63x = 375,906.36 × 100,864.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,662.63x = 37,915,426,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,915,426,613.17/250,662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,260.79

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