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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,902.17, 349,041.54 and 150,931.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,902.17, 349,041.54 and 150,931.95 is: 208,307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,902.17 : 349,041.54 = 150,931.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,902.17/349,041.54 = 150,931.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,902.17x = 349,041.54 × 150,931.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,902.17x = 52,681,520,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,681,520,263.20/252,902.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,307.90

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