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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,220.94, 348,067.24 and 139,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,220.94, 348,067.24 and 139,047.74 is: 191,887.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,220.94 : 348,067.24 = 139,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,220.94/348,067.24 = 139,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,220.94x = 348,067.24 × 139,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,220.94x = 48,397,963,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,397,963,090.04/252,220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,887.17

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