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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,669.16, 379,090.14 and 112,525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,669.16, 379,090.14 and 112,525.48 is: 168,826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,669.16 : 379,090.14 = 112,525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,669.16/379,090.14 = 112,525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,669.16x = 379,090.14 × 112,525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,669.16x = 42,657,299,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,657,299,966.77/252,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,826.70

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