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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,567.25, 379,106.93 and 126,297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,567.25, 379,106.93 and 126,297.77 is: 189,574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,567.25 : 379,106.93 = 126,297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,567.25/379,106.93 = 126,297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,567.25x = 379,106.93 × 126,297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,567.25x = 47,880,358,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,880,358,270.76/252,567.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,574.69

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