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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,884.09, 349,016.60 and 150,913.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,884.09, 349,016.60 and 150,913.85 is: 208,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,884.09 : 349,016.60 = 150,913.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,884.09/349,016.60 = 150,913.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,884.09x = 349,016.60 × 150,913.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,884.09x = 52,671,438,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,671,438,566.44/252,884.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,282.93

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