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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,924.78, 379,274.85 and 134,571.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,924.78, 379,274.85 and 134,571.18 is: 201,797.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,924.78 : 379,274.85 = 134,571.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,924.78/379,274.85 = 134,571.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,924.78x = 379,274.85 × 134,571.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,924.78x = 51,039,464,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,039,464,108.82/252,924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,797.01

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