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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,189.62, 348,022.77 and 139,009.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,189.62, 348,022.77 and 139,009.94 is: 191,834.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,189.62 : 348,022.77 = 139,009.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,189.62/348,022.77 = 139,009.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,189.62x = 348,022.77 × 139,009.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,189.62x = 48,378,624,376.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,378,624,376.33/252,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,834.32

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