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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,049.19, 377,203.84 and 155,946.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,049.19, 377,203.84 and 155,946.94 is: 233,382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,049.19 : 377,203.84 = 155,946.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,049.19/377,203.84 = 155,946.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,049.19x = 377,203.84 × 155,946.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,049.19x = 58,823,785,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,823,785,270.69/252,049.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,382.16

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