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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,352.28, 375,416.16 and 149,198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,352.28, 375,416.16 and 149,198.10 is: 223,730.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,352.28 : 375,416.16 = 149,198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,352.28/375,416.16 = 149,198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,352.28x = 375,416.16 × 149,198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,352.28x = 56,011,377,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,011,377,781.30/250,352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,730.25

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