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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,883.44, 379,381.65 and 95,113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,883.44, 379,381.65 and 95,113.26 is: 142,691.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,883.44 : 379,381.65 = 95,113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,883.44/379,381.65 = 95,113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,883.44x = 379,381.65 × 95,113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,883.44x = 36,084,225,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,084,225,515.68/252,883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,691.14

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