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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,688.40, 375,845.56 and 150,825.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,688.40, 375,845.56 and 150,825.16 is: 226,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,688.40 : 375,845.56 = 150,825.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,688.40/375,845.56 = 150,825.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,688.40x = 375,845.56 × 150,825.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,688.40x = 56,686,966,722.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,686,966,722.29/250,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,125.21

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