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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,632.52, 348,666.12 and 176,102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,632.52, 348,666.12 and 176,102.10 is: 243,044.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,632.52 : 348,666.12 = 176,102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,632.52/348,666.12 = 176,102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,632.52x = 348,666.12 × 176,102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,632.52x = 61,400,835,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,400,835,930.85/252,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,044.07

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