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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,948.38, 376,470.81 and 101,203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,948.38, 376,470.81 and 101,203.83 is: 151,825.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,948.38 : 376,470.81 = 101,203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,948.38/376,470.81 = 101,203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,948.38x = 376,470.81 × 101,203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,948.38x = 38,100,287,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,100,287,855.20/250,948.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,825.20

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