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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,687.76, 375,844.62 and 150,824.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,687.76, 375,844.62 and 150,824.55 is: 226,124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,687.76 : 375,844.62 = 150,824.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,687.76/375,844.62 = 150,824.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,687.76x = 375,844.62 × 150,824.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,687.76x = 56,686,595,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,686,595,681.42/250,687.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,124.31

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