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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,466.12, 348,249.54 and 150,424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,466.12, 348,249.54 and 150,424.48 is: 207,494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,466.12 : 348,249.54 = 150,424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,466.12/348,249.54 = 150,424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,466.12x = 348,249.54 × 150,424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,466.12x = 52,385,255,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,385,255,964.74/252,466.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,494.20

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