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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,475.46, 374,826.30 and 155,750.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,475.46, 374,826.30 and 155,750.26 is: 233,073.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,475.46 : 374,826.30 = 155,750.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,475.46/374,826.30 = 155,750.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,475.46x = 374,826.30 × 155,750.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,475.46x = 58,379,293,679.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,379,293,679.84/250,475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,073.91

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