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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,273.97, 348,222.44 and 150,331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,273.97, 348,222.44 and 150,331.41 is: 207,507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,273.97 : 348,222.44 = 150,331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,273.97/348,222.44 = 150,331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,273.97x = 348,222.44 × 150,331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,273.97x = 52,348,770,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,348,770,398.84/252,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,507.62

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