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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,702.08, 379,143.33 and 108,547.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,702.08, 379,143.33 and 108,547.34 is: 162,859.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,702.08 : 379,143.33 = 108,547.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,702.08/379,143.33 = 108,547.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,702.08x = 379,143.33 × 108,547.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,702.08x = 41,155,000,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,155,000,390.73/252,702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,859.76

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