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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,691.92, 348,588.96 and 150,645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,691.92, 348,588.96 and 150,645.48 is: 207,815.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,691.92 : 348,588.96 = 150,645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,691.92/348,588.96 = 150,645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,691.92x = 348,588.96 × 150,645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,691.92x = 52,513,351,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,513,351,201.90/252,691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,815.71

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