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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,761.83, 379,150.52 and 110,533.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,761.83, 379,150.52 and 110,533.89 is: 165,804.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,761.83 : 379,150.52 = 110,533.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,761.83/379,150.52 = 110,533.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,761.83x = 379,150.52 × 110,533.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,761.83x = 41,908,981,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,908,981,976.11/252,761.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,804.24

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