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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,331.74, 378,482.76 and 94,546.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,331.74, 378,482.76 and 94,546.98 is: 141,814.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,331.74 : 378,482.76 = 94,546.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,331.74/378,482.76 = 94,546.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,331.74x = 378,482.76 × 94,546.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,331.74x = 35,784,401,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,784,401,940.06/252,331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,814.91

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