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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,502.16, 375,848.46 and 150,731.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,502.16, 375,848.46 and 150,731.22 is: 226,154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,502.16 : 375,848.46 = 150,731.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,502.16/375,848.46 = 150,731.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,502.16x = 375,848.46 × 150,731.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,502.16x = 56,652,096,910.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,652,096,910.92/250,502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,154.13

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