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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,271.58, 345,381.80 and 152,154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,271.58, 345,381.80 and 152,154.66 is: 209,977.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,271.58 : 345,381.80 = 152,154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,271.58/345,381.80 = 152,154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,271.58x = 345,381.80 × 152,154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,271.58x = 52,551,449,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,551,449,588.41/250,271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,977.70

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