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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,064.72, 346,324.68 and 150,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,064.72, 346,324.68 and 150,404.40 is: 207,471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,064.72 : 346,324.68 = 150,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,064.72/346,324.68 = 150,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,064.72x = 346,324.68 × 150,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,064.72x = 52,088,755,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,088,755,700.59/251,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,471.43

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