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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,846.61, 379,325.31 and 95,075.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,846.61, 379,325.31 and 95,075.07 is: 142,633.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,846.61 : 379,325.31 = 95,075.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,846.61/379,325.31 = 95,075.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,846.61x = 379,325.31 × 95,075.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,846.61x = 36,064,379,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,064,379,156.82/252,846.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,633.43

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