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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,217.94, 348,063.10 and 139,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,217.94, 348,063.10 and 139,044.74 is: 191,883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,217.94 : 348,063.10 = 139,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,217.94/348,063.10 = 139,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,217.94x = 348,063.10 × 139,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,217.94x = 48,396,343,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,396,343,243.09/252,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,883.03

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