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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,844.80, 379,264.80 and 103,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,844.80, 379,264.80 and 103,049.92 is: 154,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,844.80 : 379,264.80 = 103,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,844.80/379,264.80 = 103,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,844.80x = 379,264.80 × 103,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,844.80x = 39,083,207,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083,207,298.82/252,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,573.90

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