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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,022.65, 378,033.98 and 94,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,022.65, 378,033.98 and 94,230.60 is: 141,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,022.65 : 378,033.98 = 94,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,022.65/378,033.98 = 94,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,022.65x = 378,033.98 × 94,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,022.65x = 35,622,368,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,622,368,284.64/252,022.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,345.90

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