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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,394.04, 375,090.66 and 150,500.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,394.04, 375,090.66 and 150,500.16 is: 225,449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,394.04 : 375,090.66 = 150,500.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,394.04/375,090.66 = 150,500.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,394.04x = 375,090.66 × 150,500.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,394.04x = 56,451,204,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,451,204,344.51/250,394.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,449.47

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