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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,483.38, 375,730.54 and 150,727.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,483.38, 375,730.54 and 150,727.02 is: 226,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,483.38 : 375,730.54 = 150,727.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,483.38/375,730.54 = 150,727.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,483.38x = 375,730.54 × 150,727.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,483.38x = 56,632,744,617.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,632,744,617.19/250,483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,093.82

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