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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,392.08, 348,252.60 and 151,796.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,392.08, 348,252.60 and 151,796.56 is: 209,450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,392.08 : 348,252.60 = 151,796.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,392.08/348,252.60 = 151,796.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,392.08x = 348,252.60 × 151,796.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,392.08x = 52,863,546,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,863,546,691.06/252,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,450.10

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