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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,564.15, 348,583.68 and 150,596.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,564.15, 348,583.68 and 150,596.19 is: 207,849.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,564.15 : 348,583.68 = 150,596.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,564.15/348,583.68 = 150,596.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,564.15x = 348,583.68 × 150,596.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,564.15x = 52,495,374,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,495,374,104.18/252,564.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,849.67

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