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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,264.78, 377,624.39 and 163,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,264.78, 377,624.39 and 163,341.36 is: 244,511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,264.78 : 377,624.39 = 163,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,264.78/377,624.39 = 163,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,264.78x = 377,624.39 × 163,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,264.78x = 61,681,680,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,681,680,615.06/252,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,511.66

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