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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,373.22, 348,262.74 and 150,396.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,373.22, 348,262.74 and 150,396.35 is: 207,539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,373.22 : 348,262.74 = 150,396.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,373.22/348,262.74 = 150,396.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,373.22x = 348,262.74 × 150,396.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,373.22x = 52,377,443,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,377,443,195.69/252,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,539.63

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