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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,685.51, 375,841.25 and 150,822.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,685.51, 375,841.25 and 150,822.30 is: 226,120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,685.51 : 375,841.25 = 150,822.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,685.51/375,841.25 = 150,822.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,685.51x = 375,841.25 × 150,822.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,685.51x = 56,685,241,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,685,241,005.76/250,685.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,120.94

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