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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,717.32, 348,623.94 and 150,670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,717.32, 348,623.94 and 150,670.82 is: 207,850.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,717.32 : 348,623.94 = 150,670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,717.32/348,623.94 = 150,670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,717.32x = 348,623.94 × 150,670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,717.32x = 52,527,454,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,527,454,911.43/252,717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,850.63

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