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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,567.66, 348,588.52 and 150,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,567.66, 348,588.52 and 150,599.68 is: 207,854.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,567.66 : 348,588.52 = 150,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,567.66/348,588.52 = 150,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,567.66x = 348,588.52 × 150,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,567.66x = 52,497,319,563.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,497,319,563.67/252,567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,854.48

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