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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,568.66, 348,589.90 and 150,600.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,568.66, 348,589.90 and 150,600.68 is: 207,855.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,568.66 : 348,589.90 = 150,600.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,568.66/348,589.90 = 150,600.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,568.66x = 348,589.90 × 150,600.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,568.66x = 52,497,875,981.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,497,875,981.13/252,568.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,855.86

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