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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,762.47, 379,260.93 and 110,589.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,762.47, 379,260.93 and 110,589.02 is: 165,934.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,762.47 : 379,260.93 = 110,589.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,762.47/379,260.93 = 110,589.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,762.47x = 379,260.93 × 110,589.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,762.47x = 41,942,094,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,942,094,572.99/252,762.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,934.82

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