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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,690.61, 348,671.90 and 149,310.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,690.61, 348,671.90 and 149,310.43 is: 206,024.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,690.61 : 348,671.90 = 149,310.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,690.61/348,671.90 = 149,310.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,690.61x = 348,671.90 × 149,310.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,690.61x = 52,060,351,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,060,351,317.92/252,690.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,024.08

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