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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,888.55, 349,036.02 and 150,862.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,888.55, 349,036.02 and 150,862.95 is: 208,220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,888.55 : 349,036.02 = 150,862.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,888.55/349,036.02 = 150,862.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,888.55x = 349,036.02 × 150,862.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,888.55x = 52,656,601,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,656,601,133.96/252,888.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,220.58

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