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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,255.61, 378,484.22 and 102,507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,255.61, 378,484.22 and 102,507.62 is: 153,802.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,255.61 : 378,484.22 = 102,507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,255.61/378,484.22 = 102,507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,255.61x = 378,484.22 × 102,507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,255.61x = 38,797,515,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,797,515,141.01/252,255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,802.39

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