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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,904.70, 376,247.70 and 101,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,904.70, 376,247.70 and 101,095.20 is: 151,598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,904.70 : 376,247.70 = 101,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,904.70/376,247.70 = 101,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,904.70x = 376,247.70 × 101,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,904.70x = 38,036,836,481.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,036,836,481.04/250,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,598.74

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