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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,521.80, 376,074.30 and 150,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,521.80, 376,074.30 and 150,794.60 is: 226,367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,521.80 : 376,074.30 = 150,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,521.80/376,074.30 = 150,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,521.80x = 376,074.30 × 150,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,521.80x = 56,709,973,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,709,973,638.78/250,521.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,367.42

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