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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,217.83, 343,703.52 and 152,348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,217.83, 343,703.52 and 152,348.31 is: 210,107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,217.83 : 343,703.52 = 152,348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,217.83/343,703.52 = 152,348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,217.83x = 343,703.52 × 152,348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,217.83x = 52,362,650,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,362,650,413.05/249,217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,107.96

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