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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,213.48, 348,151.74 and 184,766.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,213.48, 348,151.74 and 184,766.14 is: 255,048.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,213.48 : 348,151.74 = 184,766.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,213.48/348,151.74 = 184,766.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,213.48x = 348,151.74 × 184,766.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,213.48x = 64,326,653,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,326,653,134.08/252,213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,048.43

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