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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,197.94, 348,035.49 and 139,024.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,197.94, 348,035.49 and 139,024.74 is: 191,855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,197.94 : 348,035.49 = 139,024.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,197.94/348,035.49 = 139,024.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,197.94x = 348,035.49 × 139,024.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,197.94x = 48,385,543,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,385,543,508.02/252,197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,855.43

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