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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,103.71, 347,970.30 and 148,828.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,103.71, 347,970.30 and 148,828.71 is: 205,423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,103.71 : 347,970.30 = 148,828.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,103.71/347,970.30 = 148,828.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,103.71x = 347,970.30 × 148,828.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,103.71x = 51,787,970,867.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,787,970,867.31/252,103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,423.28

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