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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,225.96, 348,074.24 and 139,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,225.96, 348,074.24 and 139,052.76 is: 191,894.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,225.96 : 348,074.24 = 139,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,225.96/348,074.24 = 139,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,225.96x = 348,074.24 × 139,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,225.96x = 48,400,683,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,400,683,756.90/252,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,894.14

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