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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,225.69, 348,074.15 and 139,052.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,225.69, 348,074.15 and 139,052.49 is: 191,893.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,225.69 : 348,074.15 = 139,052.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,225.69/348,074.15 = 139,052.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,225.69x = 348,074.15 × 139,052.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,225.69x = 48,400,576,566.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,400,576,566.87/252,225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,893.92

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