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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,839.88, 379,274.39 and 95,069.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,839.88, 379,274.39 and 95,069.70 is: 142,610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,839.88 : 379,274.39 = 95,069.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,839.88/379,274.39 = 95,069.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,839.88x = 379,274.39 × 95,069.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,839.88x = 36,057,502,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,057,502,356.15/252,839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,610.03

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