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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,850.63, 379,290.54 and 95,080.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,850.63, 379,290.54 and 95,080.45 is: 142,626.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,850.63 : 379,290.54 = 95,080.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,850.63/379,290.54 = 95,080.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,850.63x = 379,290.54 × 95,080.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,850.63x = 36,063,115,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,063,115,223.94/252,850.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,626.16

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