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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,511.80, 376,059.30 and 150,784.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,511.80, 376,059.30 and 150,784.60 is: 226,352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,511.80 : 376,059.30 = 150,784.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,511.80/376,059.30 = 150,784.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,511.80x = 376,059.30 × 150,784.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,511.80x = 56,703,951,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,703,951,126.78/250,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,352.42

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