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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,827.52, 348,887.52 and 150,967.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,827.52, 348,887.52 and 150,967.92 is: 208,327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,827.52 : 348,887.52 = 150,967.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,827.52/348,887.52 = 150,967.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,827.52x = 348,887.52 × 150,967.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,827.52x = 52,670,823,208.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,670,823,208.36/252,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,327.10

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