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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,535.91, 377,868.24 and 202,464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,535.91, 377,868.24 and 202,464.54 is: 302,946.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,535.91 : 377,868.24 = 202,464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,535.91/377,868.24 = 202,464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,535.91x = 377,868.24 × 202,464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,535.91x = 76,504,919,392.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,504,919,392.21/252,535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,946.70

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