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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,881.26, 379,030.29 and 95,009.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,881.26, 379,030.29 and 95,009.02 is: 142,403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,881.26 : 379,030.29 = 95,009.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,881.26/379,030.29 = 95,009.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,881.26x = 379,030.29 × 95,009.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,881.26x = 36,011,296,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,011,296,403.22/252,881.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,403.97

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