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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,685.76, 375,841.62 and 150,822.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,685.76, 375,841.62 and 150,822.55 is: 226,121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,685.76 : 375,841.62 = 150,822.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,685.76/375,841.62 = 150,822.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,685.76x = 375,841.62 × 150,822.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,685.76x = 56,685,391,524.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,685,391,524.53/250,685.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,121.31

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