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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,023.65, 378,035.48 and 94,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,023.65, 378,035.48 and 94,231.60 is: 141,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,023.65 : 378,035.48 = 94,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,023.65/378,035.48 = 94,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,023.65x = 378,035.48 × 94,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,023.65x = 35,622,888,137.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,622,888,137.17/252,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,347.40

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