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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,248.06, 348,110.71 and 150,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,248.06, 348,110.71 and 150,259.60 is: 207,363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,248.06 : 348,110.71 = 150,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,248.06/348,110.71 = 150,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,248.06x = 348,110.71 × 150,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,248.06x = 52,306,976,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,306,976,040.32/252,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,363.24

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