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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,022.08, 377,921.70 and 133,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,022.08, 377,921.70 and 133,666.32 is: 200,440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,022.08 : 377,921.70 = 133,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,022.08/377,921.70 = 133,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,022.08x = 377,921.70 × 133,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,022.08x = 50,515,402,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,515,402,887.14/252,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,440.39

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