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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,935.29, 349,020.84 and 150,941.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,935.29, 349,020.84 and 150,941.89 is: 208,281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,935.29 : 349,020.84 = 150,941.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,935.29/349,020.84 = 150,941.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,935.29x = 349,020.84 × 150,941.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,935.29x = 52,681,865,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,681,865,238.99/252,935.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,281.99

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