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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,176.70, 378,265.05 and 134,078.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,176.70, 378,265.05 and 134,078.70 is: 201,118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,176.70 : 378,265.05 = 134,078.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,176.70/378,265.05 = 134,078.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,176.70x = 378,265.05 × 134,078.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,176.70x = 50,717,286,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,717,286,159.44/252,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,118.05

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