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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,924.76, 376,460.85 and 101,087.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,924.76, 376,460.85 and 101,087.99 is: 151,661.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,924.76 : 376,460.85 = 101,087.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,924.76/376,460.85 = 101,087.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,924.76x = 376,460.85 × 101,087.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,924.76x = 38,055,669,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,055,669,980.08/250,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,661.68

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