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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,664.66, 378,797.07 and 94,875.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,664.66, 378,797.07 and 94,875.54 is: 142,238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,664.66 : 378,797.07 = 94,875.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,664.66/378,797.07 = 94,875.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,664.66x = 378,797.07 × 94,875.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,664.66x = 35,938,576,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,938,576,566.67/252,664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,238.24

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