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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,298.22, 348,255.87 and 150,355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,298.22, 348,255.87 and 150,355.67 is: 207,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,298.22 : 348,255.87 = 150,355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,298.22/348,255.87 = 150,355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,298.22x = 348,255.87 × 150,355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,298.22x = 52,362,244,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,362,244,665.28/252,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,541.08

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