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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,888.68, 379,456.72 and 110,714.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,888.68, 379,456.72 and 110,714.54 is: 166,125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,888.68 : 379,456.72 = 110,714.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,888.68/379,456.72 = 110,714.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,888.68x = 379,456.72 × 110,714.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,888.68x = 42,011,374,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,011,374,030.64/252,888.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,125.96

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