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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,957.46, 379,632.03 and 95,329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,957.46, 379,632.03 and 95,329.30 is: 143,067.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,957.46 : 379,632.03 = 95,329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,957.46/379,632.03 = 95,329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,957.46x = 379,632.03 × 95,329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,957.46x = 36,190,055,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,190,055,677.48/252,957.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,067.75

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