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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,934.29, 349,019.46 and 150,940.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,934.29, 349,019.46 and 150,940.89 is: 208,280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,934.29 : 349,019.46 = 150,940.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,934.29/349,019.46 = 150,940.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,934.29x = 349,019.46 × 150,940.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,934.29x = 52,681,307,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,681,307,919.72/252,934.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,280.61

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