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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,196.44, 348,033.42 and 139,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,196.44, 348,033.42 and 139,023.24 is: 191,853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,196.44 : 348,033.42 = 139,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,196.44/348,033.42 = 139,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,196.44x = 348,033.42 × 139,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,196.44x = 48,384,733,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,384,733,676.68/252,196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,853.36

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