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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,211.44, 348,054.48 and 139,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,211.44, 348,054.48 and 139,038.24 is: 191,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,211.44 : 348,054.48 = 139,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,211.44/348,054.48 = 139,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,211.44x = 348,054.48 × 139,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,211.44x = 48,392,882,323.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,392,882,323.32/252,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,874.26

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