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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,475.11, 378,445.77 and 110,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,475.11, 378,445.77 and 110,195.64 is: 165,176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,475.11 : 378,445.77 = 110,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,475.11/378,445.77 = 110,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,475.11x = 378,445.77 × 110,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,475.11x = 41,703,073,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,703,073,830.44/252,475.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,176.97

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