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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,231.44, 348,082.08 and 139,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,231.44, 348,082.08 and 139,058.24 is: 191,901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,231.44 : 348,082.08 = 139,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,231.44/348,082.08 = 139,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,231.44x = 348,082.08 × 139,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,231.44x = 48,403,681,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,403,681,420.34/252,231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,901.86

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