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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,147.15, 347,811.44 and 198,346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,147.15, 347,811.44 and 198,346.95 is: 273,599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,147.15 : 347,811.44 = 198,346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,147.15/347,811.44 = 198,346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,147.15x = 347,811.44 × 198,346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,147.15x = 68,987,337,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,987,337,307.37/252,147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,599.51

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