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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,060.32, 347,733.95 and 150,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,060.32, 347,733.95 and 150,028.56 is: 206,974.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,060.32 : 347,733.95 = 150,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,060.32/347,733.95 = 150,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,060.32x = 347,733.95 × 150,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,060.32x = 52,170,023,031.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,170,023,031.47/252,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,974.36

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