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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,841.41, 348,931.76 and 145,411.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,841.41, 348,931.76 and 145,411.53 is: 200,674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,841.41 : 348,931.76 = 145,411.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,841.41/348,931.76 = 145,411.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,841.41x = 348,931.76 × 145,411.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,841.41x = 50,738,699,051.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,738,699,051.64/252,841.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,674.01

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