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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,173.27, 375,356.09 and 150,402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,173.27, 375,356.09 and 150,402.33 is: 225,661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,173.27 : 375,356.09 = 150,402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,173.27/375,356.09 = 150,402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,173.27x = 375,356.09 × 150,402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,173.27x = 56,454,430,891.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,454,430,891.70/250,173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,661.32

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