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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,242.22, 348,096.60 and 139,069.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,242.22, 348,096.60 and 139,069.02 is: 191,916.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,242.22 : 348,096.60 = 139,069.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,242.22/348,096.60 = 139,069.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,242.22x = 348,096.60 × 139,069.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,242.22x = 48,409,453,027.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,409,453,027.33/252,242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,916.54

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