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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,337.60, 377,274.98 and 101,675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,337.60, 377,274.98 and 101,675.72 is: 152,622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,337.60 : 377,274.98 = 101,675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,337.60/377,274.98 = 101,675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,337.60x = 377,274.98 × 101,675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,337.60x = 38,359,706,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,359,706,426.86/251,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,622.24

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