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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,032.51, 347,804.67 and 138,855.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,032.51, 347,804.67 and 138,855.26 is: 191,620.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,032.51 : 347,804.67 = 138,855.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,032.51/347,804.67 = 138,855.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,032.51x = 347,804.67 × 138,855.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,032.51x = 48,294,507,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,294,507,882.06/252,032.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,620.15

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