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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,703.98, 379,146.22 and 108,549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,703.98, 379,146.22 and 108,549.24 is: 162,862.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,703.98 : 379,146.22 = 108,549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,703.98/379,146.22 = 108,549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,703.98x = 379,146.22 × 108,549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,703.98x = 41,156,033,403.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,156,033,403.05/252,703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,862.63

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