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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,002.13, 377,813.15 and 152,138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,002.13, 377,813.15 and 152,138.61 is: 228,093.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,002.13 : 377,813.15 = 152,138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,002.13/377,813.15 = 152,138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,002.13x = 377,813.15 × 152,138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,002.13x = 57,479,967,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,479,967,480.72/252,002.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,093.18

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