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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,575.28, 348,433.65 and 150,542.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,575.28, 348,433.65 and 150,542.01 is: 207,676.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,575.28 : 348,433.65 = 150,542.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,575.28/348,433.65 = 150,542.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,575.28x = 348,433.65 × 150,542.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,575.28x = 52,453,902,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,453,902,022.64/252,575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,676.31

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