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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,459.12, 345,669.02 and 154,996.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,459.12, 345,669.02 and 154,996.57 is: 213,917.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,459.12 : 345,669.02 = 154,996.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,459.12/345,669.02 = 154,996.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,459.12x = 345,669.02 × 154,996.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,459.12x = 53,577,512,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,577,512,455.26/250,459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,917.20

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