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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,055.16, 343,722.62 and 152,315.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,055.16, 343,722.62 and 152,315.61 is: 210,211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,055.16 : 343,722.62 = 152,315.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,055.16/343,722.62 = 152,315.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,055.16x = 343,722.62 × 152,315.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,055.16x = 52,354,319,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,354,319,627.93/249,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,211.75

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