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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,127.48, 378,256.82 and 94,368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,127.48, 378,256.82 and 94,368.12 is: 141,576.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,127.48 : 378,256.82 = 94,368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,127.48/378,256.82 = 94,368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,127.48x = 378,256.82 × 94,368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,127.48x = 35,695,384,980.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,695,384,980.58/252,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,576.73

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