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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,126.73, 378,255.70 and 94,367.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,126.73, 378,255.70 and 94,367.37 is: 141,575.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,126.73 : 378,255.70 = 94,367.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,126.73/378,255.70 = 94,367.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,126.73x = 378,255.70 × 94,367.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,126.73x = 35,694,995,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,694,995,124.67/252,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,575.61

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