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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,131.20, 377,697.60 and 163,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,131.20, 377,697.60 and 163,446.40 is: 244,845.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,131.20 : 377,697.60 = 163,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,131.20/377,697.60 = 163,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,131.20x = 377,697.60 × 163,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,131.20x = 61,733,313,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,733,313,008.64/252,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,845.99

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