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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,391.08, 348,251.22 and 151,795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,391.08, 348,251.22 and 151,795.56 is: 209,448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,391.08 : 348,251.22 = 151,795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,391.08/348,251.22 = 151,795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,391.08x = 348,251.22 × 151,795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,391.08x = 52,862,988,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,862,988,960.58/252,391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,448.72

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