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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,362.18, 382,110.14 and 150,230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,362.18, 382,110.14 and 150,230.66 is: 224,797.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,362.18 : 382,110.14 = 150,230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,362.18/382,110.14 = 150,230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,362.18x = 382,110.14 × 150,230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,362.18x = 57,404,658,524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,404,658,524.89/255,362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,797.03

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