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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,054.62, 378,089.14 and 94,252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,054.62, 378,089.14 and 94,252.94 is: 141,382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,054.62 : 378,089.14 = 94,252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,054.62/378,089.14 = 94,252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,054.62x = 378,089.14 × 94,252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,054.62x = 35,636,013,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,636,013,027.07/252,054.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,382.11

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