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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,226.30, 377,404.90 and 202,154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,226.30, 377,404.90 and 202,154.53 is: 302,482.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,226.30 : 377,404.90 = 202,154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,226.30/377,404.90 = 202,154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,226.30x = 377,404.90 × 202,154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,226.30x = 76,294,110,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,294,110,179.20/252,226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,482.77

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