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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,881.95, 350,274.78 and 150,524.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,881.95, 350,274.78 and 150,524.33 is: 207,674.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,881.95 : 350,274.78 = 150,524.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,881.95/350,274.78 = 150,524.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,881.95x = 350,274.78 × 150,524.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,881.95x = 52,724,874,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,724,874,824.02/253,881.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,674.77

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