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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,907.92, 349,049.49 and 150,937.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,907.92, 349,049.49 and 150,937.71 is: 208,315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,907.92 : 349,049.49 = 150,937.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,907.92/349,049.49 = 150,937.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,907.92x = 349,049.49 × 150,937.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,907.92x = 52,684,730,697.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,684,730,697.27/252,907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,315.86

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