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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,703.27, 348,604.65 and 150,656.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,703.27, 348,604.65 and 150,656.90 is: 207,831.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,703.27 : 348,604.65 = 150,656.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,703.27/348,604.65 = 150,656.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,703.27x = 348,604.65 × 150,656.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,703.27x = 52,519,696,766.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,519,696,766.10/252,703.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,831.49

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