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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,083.25, 347,882.31 and 138,913.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,083.25, 347,882.31 and 138,913.29 is: 191,704.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,083.25 : 347,882.31 = 138,913.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,083.25/347,882.31 = 138,913.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,083.25x = 347,882.31 × 138,913.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,083.25x = 48,325,476,214.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,325,476,214.90/252,083.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,704.43

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