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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,076.42, 346,483.89 and 150,474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,076.42, 346,483.89 and 150,474.42 is: 207,653.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,076.42 : 346,483.89 = 150,474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,076.42/346,483.89 = 150,474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,076.42x = 346,483.89 × 150,474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,076.42x = 52,136,962,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,136,962,387.09/251,076.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,653.76

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