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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,685.01, 375,840.50 and 150,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,685.01, 375,840.50 and 150,821.80 is: 226,120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,685.01 : 375,840.50 = 150,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,685.01/375,840.50 = 150,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,685.01x = 375,840.50 × 150,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,685.01x = 56,684,939,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,684,939,968.79/250,685.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,120.19

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