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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,735.68, 346,044.96 and 150,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,735.68, 346,044.96 and 150,131.52 is: 207,199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,735.68 : 346,044.96 = 150,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,735.68/346,044.96 = 150,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,735.68x = 346,044.96 × 150,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,735.68x = 51,952,255,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,952,255,833.14/250,735.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,199.29

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