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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,005.28, 377,570.51 and 163,213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,005.28, 377,570.51 and 163,213.08 is: 244,536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,005.28 : 377,570.51 = 163,213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,005.28/377,570.51 = 163,213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,005.28x = 377,570.51 × 163,213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,005.28x = 61,624,444,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,624,444,374.45/252,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,536.33

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