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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,093.69, 347,884.83 and 137,373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,093.69, 347,884.83 and 137,373.35 is: 189,572.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,093.69 : 347,884.83 = 137,373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,093.69/347,884.83 = 137,373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,093.69x = 347,884.83 × 137,373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,093.69x = 47,790,102,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,790,102,771.86/252,093.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,572.78

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