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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,567.58, 375,793.86 and 149,394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,567.58, 375,793.86 and 149,394.26 is: 224,057.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,567.58 : 375,793.86 = 149,394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,567.58/375,793.86 = 149,394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,567.58x = 375,793.86 × 149,394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,567.58x = 56,141,445,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,141,445,627.24/250,567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,057.10

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