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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,068.42, 345,102.77 and 153,253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,068.42, 345,102.77 and 153,253.56 is: 211,495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,068.42 : 345,102.77 = 153,253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,068.42/345,102.77 = 153,253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,068.42x = 345,102.77 × 153,253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,068.42x = 52,888,229,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,888,229,065.67/250,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,495.04

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