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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,792.60, 376,294.44 and 156,101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,792.60, 376,294.44 and 156,101.98 is: 234,218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,792.60 : 376,294.44 = 156,101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,792.60/376,294.44 = 156,101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,792.60x = 376,294.44 × 156,101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,792.60x = 58,740,307,146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,740,307,146.99/250,792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,218.66

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