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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,904.17, 349,044.30 and 150,933.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,904.17, 349,044.30 and 150,933.95 is: 208,310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,904.17 : 349,044.30 = 150,933.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,904.17/349,044.30 = 150,933.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,904.17x = 349,044.30 × 150,933.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,904.17x = 52,682,633,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,682,633,178.76/252,904.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,310.65

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