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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,032.14, 347,803.30 and 137,310.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,032.14, 347,803.30 and 137,310.45 is: 189,487.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,032.14 : 347,803.30 = 137,310.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,032.14/347,803.30 = 137,310.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,032.14x = 347,803.30 × 137,310.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,032.14x = 47,757,027,634.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757,027,634.49/252,032.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,487.85

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