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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,973.77, 349,146.99 and 151,004.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,973.77, 349,146.99 and 151,004.49 is: 208,411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,973.77 : 349,146.99 = 151,004.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,973.77/349,146.99 = 151,004.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,973.77x = 349,146.99 × 151,004.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,973.77x = 52,722,763,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,722,763,159.99/252,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,411.98

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