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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,476.19, 348,391.80 and 149,094.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,476.19, 348,391.80 and 149,094.27 is: 205,735.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,476.19 : 348,391.80 = 149,094.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,476.19/348,391.80 = 149,094.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,476.19x = 348,391.80 × 149,094.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,476.19x = 51,943,221,094.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,943,221,094.99/252,476.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,735.13

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