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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,031.80, 378,047.70 and 94,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,031.80, 378,047.70 and 94,227.60 is: 141,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,031.80 : 378,047.70 = 94,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,031.80/378,047.70 = 94,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,031.80x = 378,047.70 × 94,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,031.80x = 35,622,527,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,622,527,456.52/252,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,341.40

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