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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,826.94, 379,296.90 and 95,056.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,826.94, 379,296.90 and 95,056.76 is: 142,606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,826.94 : 379,296.90 = 95,056.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,826.94/379,296.90 = 95,056.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,826.94x = 379,296.90 × 95,056.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,826.94x = 36,054,732,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,054,732,495.56/252,826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,606.37

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