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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,069.04, 347,851.16 and 137,349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,069.04, 347,851.16 and 137,349.04 is: 189,539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,069.04 : 347,851.16 = 137,349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,069.04/347,851.16 = 137,349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,069.04x = 347,851.16 × 137,349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,069.04x = 47,777,023,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,777,023,478.12/252,069.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,539.44

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