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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,954.47, 375,950.48 and 155,902.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,954.47, 375,950.48 and 155,902.59 is: 233,554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,954.47 : 375,950.48 = 155,902.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,954.47/375,950.48 = 155,902.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,954.47x = 375,950.48 × 155,902.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,954.47x = 58,611,652,764.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,611,652,764.23/250,954.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,554.93

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