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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,196.62, 378,385.29 and 108,041.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,196.62, 378,385.29 and 108,041.97 is: 162,101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,196.62 : 378,385.29 = 108,041.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,196.62/378,385.29 = 108,041.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,196.62x = 378,385.29 × 108,041.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,196.62x = 40,881,492,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,881,492,150.62/252,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,101.67

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