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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,241.97, 348,091.61 and 139,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,241.97, 348,091.61 and 139,064.72 is: 191,908.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,241.97 : 348,091.61 = 139,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,241.97/348,091.61 = 139,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,241.97x = 348,091.61 × 139,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,241.97x = 48,407,259,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,407,259,843.22/252,241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,908.03

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