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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,344.25, 378,329.54 and 152,481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,344.25, 378,329.54 and 152,481.06 is: 228,608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,344.25 : 378,329.54 = 152,481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,344.25/378,329.54 = 152,481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,344.25x = 378,329.54 × 152,481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,344.25x = 57,688,088,526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,688,088,526.11/252,344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,608.69

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