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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,500.79, 375,756.86 and 150,744.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,500.79, 375,756.86 and 150,744.43 is: 226,120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,500.79 : 375,756.86 = 150,744.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,500.79/375,756.86 = 150,744.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,500.79x = 375,756.86 × 150,744.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,500.79x = 56,643,253,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,643,253,679.29/250,500.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,120.06

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