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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,650.80, 376,020.04 and 149,529.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,650.80, 376,020.04 and 149,529.38 is: 224,320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,650.80 : 376,020.04 = 149,529.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,650.80/376,020.04 = 149,529.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,650.80x = 376,020.04 × 149,529.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,650.80x = 56,226,044,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,226,044,015.00/250,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,320.23

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