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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,604.98, 348,586.20 and 150,577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,604.98, 348,586.20 and 150,577.88 is: 207,792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,604.98 : 348,586.20 = 150,577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,604.98/348,586.20 = 150,577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,604.98x = 348,586.20 × 150,577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,604.98x = 52,489,369,250.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,489,369,250.33/252,604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,792.30

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