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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,223.63, 348,071.30 and 139,050.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,223.63, 348,071.30 and 139,050.43 is: 191,891.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,223.63 : 348,071.30 = 139,050.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,223.63/348,071.30 = 139,050.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,223.63x = 348,071.30 × 139,050.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,223.63x = 48,399,462,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,399,462,891.67/252,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,891.07

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