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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,681.08, 567,079.98 and 252,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,681.08, 567,079.98 and 252,103.72 is: 378,528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,681.08 : 567,079.98 = 252,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,681.08/567,079.98 = 252,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,681.08x = 567,079.98 × 252,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,681.08x = 142,962,972,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,962,972,495.53/377,681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,528.29

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