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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,652.08, 348,732.96 and 149,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,652.08, 348,732.96 and 149,381.76 is: 206,190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,652.08 : 348,732.96 = 149,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,652.08/348,732.96 = 149,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,652.08x = 348,732.96 × 149,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,652.08x = 52,094,343,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,094,343,334.81/252,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,190.04

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