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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,957.06, 379,397.25 and 95,148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,957.06, 379,397.25 and 95,148.54 is: 142,708.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,957.06 : 379,397.25 = 95,148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,957.06/379,397.25 = 95,148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,957.06x = 379,397.25 × 95,148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,957.06x = 36,099,094,417.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,099,094,417.52/252,957.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,708.39

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