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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,461.50, 345,672.29 and 154,998.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,461.50, 345,672.29 and 154,998.95 is: 213,920.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,461.50 : 345,672.29 = 154,998.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,461.50/345,672.29 = 154,998.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,461.50x = 345,672.29 × 154,998.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,461.50x = 53,578,840,653.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,578,840,653.23/250,461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,920.47

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