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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,222.93, 378,146.07 and 152,360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,222.93, 378,146.07 and 152,360.46 is: 228,426.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,222.93 : 378,146.07 = 152,360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,222.93/378,146.07 = 152,360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,222.93x = 378,146.07 × 152,360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,222.93x = 57,614,509,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,614,509,172.39/252,222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,426.93

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