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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,458.50, 345,668.16 and 154,995.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,458.50, 345,668.16 and 154,995.95 is: 213,916.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,458.50 : 345,668.16 = 154,995.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,458.50/345,668.16 = 154,995.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,458.50x = 345,668.16 × 154,995.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,458.50x = 53,577,163,115.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,577,163,115.61/250,458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,916.33

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