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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.04, 377.98 and 69.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.04, 377.98 and 69.43 is: 104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.04 : 377.98 = 69.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.04/377.98 = 69.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.04x = 377.98 × 69.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.04x = 26,243.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,243.15/252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.12

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