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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,266.52, 377,627.01 and 163,343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,266.52, 377,627.01 and 163,343.10 is: 244,514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,266.52 : 377,627.01 = 163,343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,266.52/377,627.01 = 163,343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,266.52x = 377,627.01 × 163,343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,266.52x = 61,682,766,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,682,766,457.13/252,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,514.28

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