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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,924.79, 349,006.35 and 150,931.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,924.79, 349,006.35 and 150,931.36 is: 208,267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,924.79 : 349,006.35 = 150,931.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,924.79/349,006.35 = 150,931.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,924.79x = 349,006.35 × 150,931.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,924.79x = 52,676,003,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,676,003,054.14/252,924.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,267.46

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