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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,337.55, 348,164.78 and 150,297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,337.55, 348,164.78 and 150,297.57 is: 207,374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,337.55 : 348,164.78 = 150,297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,337.55/348,164.78 = 150,297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,337.55x = 348,164.78 × 150,297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,337.55x = 52,328,319,642.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,328,319,642.10/252,337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,374.29

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