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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,031.91, 347,802.95 and 137,310.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,031.91, 347,802.95 and 137,310.19 is: 189,487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,031.91 : 347,802.95 = 137,310.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,031.91/347,802.95 = 137,310.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,031.91x = 347,802.95 × 137,310.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,031.91x = 47,756,888,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,756,888,620.83/252,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,487.47

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