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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,602.26, 348,582.42 and 150,575.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,602.26, 348,582.42 and 150,575.11 is: 207,788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,602.26 : 348,582.42 = 150,575.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,602.26/348,582.42 = 150,575.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,602.26x = 348,582.42 × 150,575.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,602.26x = 52,487,836,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,487,836,235.57/252,602.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,788.47

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