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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,663.67, 347,295.24 and 138,486.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,663.67, 347,295.24 and 138,486.42 is: 191,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,663.67 : 347,295.24 = 138,486.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,663.67/347,295.24 = 138,486.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,663.67x = 347,295.24 × 138,486.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,663.67x = 48,095,674,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,095,674,470.64/251,663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,110.92

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