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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,941.67, 348,940.17 and 150,908.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,941.67, 348,940.17 and 150,908.76 is: 208,182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,941.67 : 348,940.17 = 150,908.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,941.67/348,940.17 = 150,908.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,941.67x = 348,940.17 × 150,908.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,941.67x = 52,658,128,368.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,658,128,368.89/252,941.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,182.89

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