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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,688.52, 375,845.73 and 150,825.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,688.52, 375,845.73 and 150,825.30 is: 226,125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,688.52 : 375,845.73 = 150,825.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,688.52/375,845.73 = 150,825.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,688.52x = 375,845.73 × 150,825.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,688.52x = 56,687,044,980.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,687,044,980.97/250,688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,125.41

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