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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,325.06, 348,235.59 and 154,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,325.06, 348,235.59 and 154,265.84 is: 212,903.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,325.06 : 348,235.59 = 154,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,325.06/348,235.59 = 154,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,325.06x = 348,235.59 × 154,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,325.06x = 53,720,854,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,720,854,920.40/252,325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,903.37

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