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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,198.80, 348,034.24 and 139,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,198.80, 348,034.24 and 139,023.96 is: 191,853.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,198.80 : 348,034.24 = 139,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,198.80/348,034.24 = 139,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,198.80x = 348,034.24 × 139,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,198.80x = 48,385,098,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,385,098,260.39/252,198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,853.01

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