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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,549.08, 375,766.11 and 149,375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,549.08, 375,766.11 and 149,375.76 is: 224,029.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,549.08 : 375,766.11 = 149,375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,549.08/375,766.11 = 149,375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,549.08x = 375,766.11 × 149,375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,549.08x = 56,130,348,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,130,348,263.49/250,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,029.35

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