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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,801.96, 379,203.98 and 63,261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,801.96, 379,203.98 and 63,261.81 is: 94,892.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,801.96 : 379,203.98 = 63,261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,801.96/379,203.98 = 63,261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,801.96x = 379,203.98 × 63,261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,801.96x = 23,989,129,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,989,129,817.69/252,801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,892.97

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