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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,792.24, 379,259.22 and 110,649.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,792.24, 379,259.22 and 110,649.90 is: 166,005.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,792.24 : 379,259.22 = 110,649.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,792.24/379,259.22 = 110,649.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,792.24x = 379,259.22 × 110,649.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,792.24x = 41,964,994,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,964,994,767.08/252,792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,005.87

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