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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,550.07, 375,323.88 and 150,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,550.07, 375,323.88 and 150,655.20 is: 225,681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,550.07 : 375,323.88 = 150,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,550.07/375,323.88 = 150,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,550.07x = 375,323.88 × 150,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,550.07x = 56,544,494,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,544,494,206.18/250,550.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,681.41

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