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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,796.74, 379,265.30 and 110,616.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,796.74, 379,265.30 and 110,616.54 is: 165,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,796.74 : 379,265.30 = 110,616.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,796.74/379,265.30 = 110,616.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,796.74x = 379,265.30 × 110,616.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,796.74x = 41,953,015,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,953,015,228.06/252,796.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,955.52

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