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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,165.02, 347,959.80 and 150,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,165.02, 347,959.80 and 150,176.30 is: 207,226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,165.02 : 347,959.80 = 150,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,165.02/347,959.80 = 150,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,165.02x = 347,959.80 × 150,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,165.02x = 52,255,313,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,255,313,572.94/252,165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,226.66

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