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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,608.72, 377,268.36 and 150,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,608.72, 377,268.36 and 150,507.76 is: 225,675.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,608.72 : 377,268.36 = 150,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,608.72/377,268.36 = 150,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,608.72x = 377,268.36 × 150,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,608.72x = 56,781,815,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,781,815,782.47/251,608.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,675.07

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