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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,704.98, 379,147.72 and 108,550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,704.98, 379,147.72 and 108,550.24 is: 162,864.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,704.98 : 379,147.72 = 108,550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,704.98/379,147.72 = 108,550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,704.98x = 379,147.72 × 108,550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,704.98x = 41,156,576,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,156,576,001.45/252,704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,864.13

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