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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,841.97, 346,161.92 and 150,239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,841.97, 346,161.92 and 150,239.97 is: 207,331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,841.97 : 346,161.92 = 150,239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,841.97/346,161.92 = 150,239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,841.97x = 346,161.92 × 150,239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,841.97x = 52,007,356,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,007,356,475.94/250,841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,331.16

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