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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,475.67, 348,429.76 and 145,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,475.67, 348,429.76 and 145,052.66 is: 200,180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,475.67 : 348,429.76 = 145,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,475.67/348,429.76 = 145,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,475.67x = 348,429.76 × 145,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,475.67x = 50,540,664,019.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,540,664,019.60/252,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,180.33

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