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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,775.24, 379,233.72 and 110,632.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,775.24, 379,233.72 and 110,632.90 is: 165,980.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,775.24 : 379,233.72 = 110,632.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,775.24/379,233.72 = 110,632.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,775.24x = 379,233.72 × 110,632.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,775.24x = 41,955,726,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,955,726,221.39/252,775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,980.36

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