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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,441.74, 348,369.57 and 145,011.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,441.74, 348,369.57 and 145,011.74 is: 200,116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,441.74 : 348,369.57 = 145,011.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,441.74/348,369.57 = 145,011.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,441.74x = 348,369.57 × 145,011.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,441.74x = 50,517,675,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,517,675,766.90/252,441.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,116.17

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