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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,670.52, 375,918.06 and 150,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,670.52, 375,918.06 and 150,848.52 is: 226,219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,670.52 : 375,918.06 = 150,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,670.52/375,918.06 = 150,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,670.52x = 375,918.06 × 150,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,670.52x = 56,706,682,992.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,706,682,992.27/250,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,219.99

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