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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,093.44, 347,884.49 and 137,373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,093.44, 347,884.49 and 137,373.10 is: 189,572.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,093.44 : 347,884.49 = 137,373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,093.44/347,884.49 = 137,373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,093.44x = 347,884.49 × 137,373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,093.44x = 47,789,968,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,789,968,406.93/252,093.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,572.44

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