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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,035.08, 347,808.26 and 151,465.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,035.08, 347,808.26 and 151,465.48 is: 209,022.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,035.08 : 347,808.26 = 151,465.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,035.08/347,808.26 = 151,465.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,035.08x = 347,808.26 × 151,465.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,035.08x = 52,680,945,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,680,945,048.86/252,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,022.27

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