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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,329.04, 347,775.12 and 184,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,329.04, 347,775.12 and 184,233.96 is: 253,922.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,329.04 : 347,775.12 = 184,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,329.04/347,775.12 = 184,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,329.04x = 347,775.12 × 184,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,329.04x = 64,071,987,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,071,987,547.08/252,329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,922.37

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