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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,551.07, 375,325.38 and 150,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,551.07, 375,325.38 and 150,656.20 is: 225,682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,551.07 : 375,325.38 = 150,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,551.07/375,325.38 = 150,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,551.07x = 375,325.38 × 150,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,551.07x = 56,545,095,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,545,095,514.36/250,551.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,682.91

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