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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,490.82, 345,640.42 and 152,323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,490.82, 345,640.42 and 152,323.98 is: 210,184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,490.82 : 345,640.42 = 152,323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,490.82/345,640.42 = 152,323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,490.82x = 345,640.42 × 152,323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,490.82x = 52,649,323,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,649,323,661.65/250,490.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,184.64

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