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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,272.97, 348,221.06 and 150,330.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,272.97, 348,221.06 and 150,330.41 is: 207,506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,272.97 : 348,221.06 = 150,330.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,272.97/348,221.06 = 150,330.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,272.97x = 348,221.06 × 150,330.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,272.97x = 52,348,215,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,348,215,313.90/252,272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,506.24

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