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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,206.56, 348,047.70 and 150,233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,206.56, 348,047.70 and 150,233.48 is: 207,323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,206.56 : 348,047.70 = 150,233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,206.56/348,047.70 = 150,233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,206.56x = 348,047.70 × 150,233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,206.56x = 52,288,417,177.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,288,417,177.00/252,206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,323.78

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