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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,943.92, 376,358.46 and 149,770.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,943.92, 376,358.46 and 149,770.54 is: 224,621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,943.92 : 376,358.46 = 149,770.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,943.92/376,358.46 = 149,770.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,943.92x = 376,358.46 × 149,770.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,943.92x = 56,367,409,787.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,367,409,787.77/250,943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,621.54

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