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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,087.67, 347,864.61 and 138,910.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,087.67, 347,864.61 and 138,910.42 is: 191,687.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,087.67 : 347,864.61 = 138,910.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,087.67/347,864.61 = 138,910.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,087.67x = 347,864.61 × 138,910.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,087.67x = 48,322,019,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,322,019,078.24/252,087.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,687.36

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